Project Manager (Rail Infrastructure) - Remote (site visits in North-West) - min. 12 months contract.

A Project Manager within Rail Infrastructure is being sought for a minimum 12 month contract to deliver a programme of upgrades and maintenance to train depots across the North West.

The programme of works will consist of Civils, M&E and Railway Infrastructure projects..  

Duties: -

• Management & delivery of assigned Light Maintenance Depot infrastructure enhancement projects, to meet determined project requirements, benefits & outcomes within project budget, scope, quality & safety parameters in co-ordination with key stakeholders.


• Attendance at Contractor project progress, design reviews and commercial evaluation meetings.


• Project progress reporting, preparation of project progress reports (including Keyedin, and Autodesk).


• Manage Contract interfaces and lead 4 weekly project progress meetings with contractors.


• Develop and maintain accurate project schedules and programmes.


• Management of interfaces with Engineering & Operational Teams to minimise operational impact.


• Management of governance requirements including Programmes, Project Investment process, Safety & Environment SHE VAL & Procurement Governance.


• Preparation of works specification and project requirements for ITT.


• Manage project adherence to Network Rail processes and procedures including Engineering Assurance, Landlord Consents, Funding and Safety requirements.


• Support project scope development and project estimating, including creation of project business case.


• Ensure that project documentation is stored in a secure and orderly manner, using approved storage locations (i.e. Infrastructure Change Teams Site, Autodesk Build project management system etc).


• Monthly Project Progress reporting aligned to monthly business review meeting cycle


• Contractor Monthly Project Progress & Commercial Meetings


• Site Meetings (as required)

Experience: -

• Delivering construction projects within railway infrastructure..


• Experience with working with design consultants and main contractors delivering Civils, M&E, and Railway infrastructure projects.


• Knowledge of Network Rail Standards & Processes.