Senior Rail Project Manager - Derby | Hybrid, Bonus

Navartis; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established company in the rail sector is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and oversee project managers for delivering complex rolling stock heavy maintenance projects. The position is based in Derby, offering a hybrid work model. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a background in railway engineering and maintenance planning. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary, annual performance bonuses, and generous leave with additional benefits for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus annual performance bonus

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance and healthcare plan

Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large-scale rail or rolling stock projects, ideally within maintenance or overhaul environments.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills with experience managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of railway engineering, maintenance planning, and asset management processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Project Managers delivering heavy maintenance and overhaul programmes.
• Manage project delivery from planning through to completion.
• Report regularly on project progress, risks, and financial performance.

Skills

Managing large-scale rail projects

Leadership and people management

Understanding of railway engineering

Knowledge of project management methodologies

Financial and commercial acumen

Strong communication skills

Ability to prioritize effectively

Education

Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or Business

Job description

A well-established company in the rail sector is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and oversee project managers for delivering complex rolling stock heavy maintenance projects. The position is based in Derby, offering a hybrid work model. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a background in railway engineering and maintenance planning. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary, annual performance bonuses, and generous leave with additional benefits for professional development.