Senior Rail Project Manager – Slab Track Delivery

FERROVIAL CONSTRUCTION (UK) LIMITED; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Project Manager to lead slab track installation works for HS2 Lot 3 in Birmingham, ensuring compliance with safety and technical standards. The ideal candidate will have proven experience with large-scale rail infrastructure projects, particularly in slab track systems, along with strong planning, interface management, and people management skills. This position offers a chance to impact critical railway infrastructure development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large-scale rail infrastructure projects, ideally slab track systems.
• Strong understanding of railway technical standards and Works Information requirements.
• Expertise in planning and possession management for rail environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of slab track installation works for HS2 Lot 3.
• Develop and maintain detailed delivery programmes for slab track installation.
• Coordinate with civil engineering teams and manage internal interfaces.

Skills

Project management in rail infrastructure

Understanding of railway technical standards

Planning and possession management

Managing complex interfaces

Procuring precast slab logistics

Commercial and contractual knowledge

Cost-conscious environment experience

People management

Managing subcontractors

Flexibility

Job description

A leading construction firm is seeking a Project Manager to lead slab track installation works for HS2 Lot 3 in Birmingham, ensuring compliance with safety and technical standards. The ideal candidate will have proven experience with large-scale rail infrastructure projects, particularly in slab track systems, along with strong planning, interface management, and people management skills. This position offers a chance to impact critical railway infrastructure development.