Contract Project Manager jobs in United Kingdom

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of rail systems projects within a major UK infrastructure programme. You'll be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, to scope, and to quality standards, supporting the preparation for contract award, and managing delivery through to completion.

This role involves managing complex projects that combine civil engineering, buildings, and rail systems, overseeing contractors, coordinating multiple stakeholders, and ensuring integration with related projects. You will play a key role in project planning, risk management, governance, and reporting, providing clear direction to project teams, and driving collaboration across internal teams, contractors, and consultants.

You’ll have strong project management skills, experience across the full project lifecycle, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments. You will have a proven track record of managing multiple workstreams, making informed decisions, and delivering successful outcomes in large-scale, technically complex projects.

• Strong project management skills, with experience planning, integrating, and delivering complex projects (APM advanced level).
• Excellent problem‑solving, decision‑making, and strategic planning abilities.
• Proven influencing, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills across multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of public procurement, contract management, risk management, and project scheduling.
• Experience across the full project lifecycle, delivering complex rail or infrastructure projects.
• Degree or equivalent experience in project management, engineering, or commercial management.
• Experience managing and developing people in both direct and matrix environments.

• Salary: £67,450 - £111,500
• Working Hours: Full time Monday - Friday
• Location: Birmingham/Hybrid (3 days office based)
• Duration: Permanent

Role of Senior Project Manager: Provide project management support for allocated rail systems projects, ensuring successful delivery to time, budget, scope, and quality. Coordinate with stakeholders and integrated project teams, including contractors, agency staff, and consultants. Monitor and manage project changes, risks, and milestones, escalating issues as required. Maintain and analyse project plans, reports, and governance to support programme objectives. Manage solution development, delivery logistics, and assurance processes.

• a competitive pension scheme, with up to 12% employer contributions
• a starting salary that reflects your skills and experience
• a cash allowance in lieu of benefits, which means you can choose which benefits are right for you and your family
• core company funded benefits such as life assurance, income protection and health cash plan
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• access to tax‑efficient voluntary benefits scheme & retail, health, leisure, and travel offers
• access to an Employee Assistance Program
• financial and health well‑being programmes