Senior Rail Civil Projects Manager – Major Infrastructure

Randstad Cpe London; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

HS2 is seeking two Senior Project Managers to deliver major civil engineering works across one of the programme's most significant sections. You will work closely with the main works contractor and project team to resolve issues, manage interfaces and ensure works are delivered safely and in line with programme and cost requirements.

This is a collaborative delivery role requiring a solutions‑focused approach, NEC3/NEC4 contract experience, and strong stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in project or construction management within complex infrastructure.
• Strong civil engineering delivery experience, ideally across heavy civils, highways, rail, nuclear, tunnelling or similarly complex programmes.
• Experience working with NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing and programme delivery.
• Ability to review and challenge contractor programmes without needing to be a specialist planner.
• Strong contractor and supplier management experience.
• Previous client-side or consultancy project management experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including experience managing challenging or competing stakeholder requirements.
• A collaborative, solutions-focused approach to project delivery.
• Understanding of CDM Regulations and their application within major construction projects.
• Experience monitoring project cost, schedule, productivity and delivery performance.
• Full UK driving licence, a vehicle, and willingness to travel between project sites.

Responsibilities

• This is a collaborative delivery role with roles across HS2 and contractors to keep major packages moving.
• You will be expected to challenge where required, but equally work alongside contractors, suppliers and stakeholders to identify solutions and achieve a common project goal.

Skills

Project management

Infrastructure delivery

NEC contracts

Stakeholder management

Cost control

Travel readiness

Job description

HS2 is seeking two Senior Project Managers to deliver major civil engineering works across one of the programme's most significant sections. You will work closely with the main works contractor and project team to resolve issues, manage interfaces and ensure works are delivered safely and in line with programme and cost requirements.

This is a collaborative delivery role requiring a solutions‑focused approach, NEC3/NEC4 contract experience, and strong stakeholder management.