Senior Project Manager (PMCM Rail)

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex rail projects of regional and international significance. This role offers the chance to work with a diverse team, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. You'll be responsible for managing stakeholder expectations, driving safety compliance, and innovating project processes. With a commitment to personal development and a supportive work culture, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their careers while making a significant impact in the rail sector.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in project management, including technical and project controls.
• Experience with rail organizations like Network Rail, HS2, TfGM is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of complex rail projects ensuring safety and quality.
• Manage client relationships and provide monthly reports to senior management.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Engineering

Chartered Membership

Relevant Certifications (APM, MSP, PMI, PRINCE2, Six Sigma)

Tools

NEC3/4 Contract Management

Project Management Software

Job description

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects, and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A little more about your role…

We are a diverse, inclusive, and enthusiastic team of Project, Commercial, and Design Managers working in the Rail sector, focused on delivering solutions for our clients. Our passion comes from creating and shaping the built environment through tailored project delivery as we strive to be the best in class.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

As a Senior Project Manager at WSP in the PMCM Rail team, you will lead the delivery of complex rail projects of regional and international significance. Your responsibilities include ensuring projects are delivered safely, with high quality, on time, and within budget.

Our Senior Project Managers are proactive, capable of managing requirements, budgets, schedules, and risks, and influencing others to deliver successfully. They possess strong technical skills, communicate clearly, and are solution-focused, ready to take on new challenges. You will collaborate with external clients and multidisciplinary teams, utilizing WSP offices, client offices, and site locations to deliver strategic programs.

We support a healthy work-life balance and encourage flexible working. You will be based in our modern, vibrant offices across the UK, with a minimum of three days in-office work and occasional site visits.

With WSP, you have the opportunity to advance your career, build on your experience, and achieve your ambitions. We offer excellent support for personal development, including formal project management qualifications via the APM pathway.

Your Role

• Leading a project team
• Coordinating disciplines through meetings and workshops to resolve issues promptly and meet safety, functional, and regulatory standards
• Establishing processes and procedures to manage the project alongside the Client’s team

Client liaison

• Acting as the primary contact for clients to meet their needs during design and construction
• Developing and managing client relationships through effective communication
• Providing monthly reports and data scenarios to senior management

Stakeholder Management

• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies and community groups
• Facilitating meetings, presentations, and progress reports
• Managing stakeholder expectations and concerns

Commercial and Risk Management

• Managing contracts (including NEC3/4)
• Tracking and reporting project budgets
• Optimizing resources and ensuring financial targets are met
• Reviewing expenditures and managing changes/delays
• Identifying and mitigating risks, managing RFIs and communications

Safety and compliance

• Driving safety performance and compliance with CDM regulations
• Ensuring activities are conducted safely and responsibly

Project Planning

• Defining scope, goals, and deliverables
• Creating and managing detailed project plans
• Overseeing execution and ensuring adherence to schedules
• Monitoring progress and implementing corrective actions

Innovation and Efficiency

• Driving innovative solutions and process improvements
• Evaluating new technologies to enhance project performance

Qualifications & Experience

• A degree in engineering or management discipline
• Chartered membership or near completion
• Relevant certifications (APM, MSP, PMI, PRINCE2, Six Sigma)
• 10+ years in project management, including technical and project controls
• Experience with significant projects and client-side delivery
• Experience with rail organizations like Network Rail, HS2, TfGM is advantageous
• Proven success managing multidisciplinary teams
• Curiosity, solution-focus, responsiveness
• NEC4 Project Manager accreditation

Don’t meet all criteria? Apply anyway, and we’ll consider how your experience aligns with this role or other opportunities.