Rail Project Manager

We are recruiting for a Rail Projects Manager on behalf of a specialist provider of infrastructure survey and data solutions. The role involves overseeing the planning, coordination, and delivery of railway inspection survey projects on an international scale. This is a dynamic, hands-on position that spans field operations, data interpretation, and client engagement, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality outputs for infrastructure maintenance and improvement.

This role would suit a confident and driven individual with proven experience in project delivery and team leadership, ideally within the rail or infrastructure inspection sector. The successful candidate will also have a strong understanding of technical project scopes, risk management, and client communication.

Project Manager Job Overview:

– Responsible for the end-to-end delivery of railway inspection projects, including scope, schedule, and budget management.
– Collaborate with data capture, processing, and delivery teams to ensure quality outputs.
– Maintain project timelines using effective scheduling and planning tools.
– Identify commercial risks and develop mitigation strategies.
– Track budgets and report to ensure cost efficiency.
– Ensure all project activity is compliant with health & safety standards.
– Liaise with clients and internal stakeholders to communicate progress and outcomes.
– Act as the central point of coordination between technical teams across data lifecycle stages.
– Support business growth by delivering successful, repeatable projects on a global scale

Project Manager Job Requirements:

– Proven experience in project planning and delivery, preferably in a technical or infrastructure environment.
– Strong leadership and team coordination skills with experience managing multi-disciplinary teams.
– Commercially aware with strong risk identification and budget management capabilities.
– Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with experience engaging a wide range of stakeholders.
– Technically literate – able to interpret technical specifications and support cross-functional teams.
– Familiarity with project management methodologies such as Agile or Waterfall.
– Proficient in project management tools such as Microsoft Project or Jira.
– Experience in account or client relationship management is highly advantageous.
– Full UK manual driving licence and right to work in the UK required.

Project Manager Salary & Benefits:

– Competitive salary in the range of £34,000 to £40,000 per annum, commensurate with experience
– Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days, plus all standard UK bank holidays
– Employer pension contributions of 5%
– Access to a discretionary profit-sharing scheme
– Health Cash Plan offering cashback on everyday healthcare costs, alongside retail discounts
– Participation in a Cycle to Work Scheme to support sustainable commuting options

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