Senior Rail & Infrastructure Project Manager

Ceto Talent; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CETO Talent is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex rail and infrastructure delivery across the UK. You will drive end-to-end projects, coordinating design, procurement and construction while managing risks, budgets and timelines.

You will act as the primary client contact, build strong stakeholder relationships, and guide multi-disciplinary teams to ensure safety, quality and successful project outcomes. Hybrid working from Manchester/Leeds/York is available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex rail or infrastructure projects
• Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary project environments
• Understanding of civils, structures and permanent way
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Experience managing project risks, change and costs
• Degree in construction, engineering or project management desirable
• Actively working towards chartership or accreditation advantageous

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex rail and infrastructure projects or a portfolio of smaller projects
• Act as the principal client contact throughout the project lifecycle
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, consultants and other stakeholders
• Plan, manage and monitor design, procurement and construction activities
• Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary project teams
• Manage project risks, opportunities, issues and dependencies
• Ensure health, safety, environmental and quality requirements are embedded throughout project delivery
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements including CDM and HMRI
• Manage project change control, financial reporting, invoicing and cost reviews
• Work with Engineering Managers and technical specialists to meet client requirements
• Review and approve key safety and construction documentation
• Monitor compliance throughout construction and delivery phases
• Oversee project close-out, handover, and Health & Safety file requirements
• Provide leadership and support to project team members
• Contribute to fee estimates, resource planning, risk management, site inspections and tender activities
• Support wider business development and delivery activities

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Multi-disciplinary coordination

NEC3 contract administration

Education

Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Quantity Surveying

Project Management

HNC in construction-related discipline

Tools

NEC3 contract administration

Job description

CETO Talent is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex rail and infrastructure delivery across the UK. You will drive end-to-end projects, coordinating design, procurement and construction while managing risks, budgets and timelines.

You will act as the primary client contact, build strong stakeholder relationships, and guide multi-disciplinary teams to ensure safety, quality and successful project outcomes. Hybrid working from Manchester/Leeds/York is available.