Senior Rail Programme Lead - Hybrid UK

Mott MacDonald; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension contributions match 4.5-7%

Life assurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Annual bonus

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Senior Project Manager in the Rail division to lead feasibility studies, design and related professional services for UK rail clients. You will manage multidisciplinary teams and deliver projects ranging from renewals to major schemes within a matrix structure.

You will apply strong project controls, including earned value analysis, manage changes, and collaborate with clients, design-build partners, and regulators.

Qualifications

• Excellent coordination and communication across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead feasibility studies, design and related services for UK rail clients.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams and projects from bid to delivery.
• Coordinate with clients, authorities, and contractors within a matrix structure.
• Ensure project controls including earned value analysis and change management.
• Develop career paths for project professionals and progression to principal roles.

Skills

Coordination

Communication

Project management

Earned value

Change management

Education

PM degree

Engineering degree

Chartered status in progress

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Senior Project Manager in the Rail division to lead feasibility studies, design and related professional services for UK rail clients. You will manage multidisciplinary teams and deliver projects ranging from renewals to major schemes within a matrix structure.

You will apply strong project controls, including earned value analysis, manage changes, and collaborate with clients, design-build partners, and regulators.