Senior Project Manager - Rail Infrastructure

Location

Cardiff

Job Type

Contract

Salary

£500 - £600 per day + Outside IR35

Reference Code

BBBH32628_1761312105

Senior Project Manager - Rail Infrastructure Projects (NEC4)

Role Purpose:

The Senior Project Manager will lead the successful delivery of complex rail infrastructure projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The role requires strong leadership, commercial acumen, and a deep understanding of the NEC4 suite of contracts, as well as the governance and assurance processes typical of UK rail infrastructure environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the delivery of multiple rail infrastructure projects throughout the full project lifecycle (GRIP / PACE or equivalent).
  • Manage scope, schedule, cost, risk, and quality, ensuring alignment with programme objectives.
  • Act as the Project Manager under NEC4 contract provisions, administering the contract and managing early warnings, compensation events, and change control.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant safety, environmental, and quality standards (CDM Regulations, Network Rail standards, etc.).
  • Develop and maintain robust project management documentation including Project Execution Plans, risk registers, and progress reports.
  • Manage stakeholder engagement, including Network Rail, local authorities, contractors, designers, and other partners.
  • Provide strong leadership to multidisciplinary project teams, fostering collaboration and performance excellence.
  • Ensure effective commercial management, forecasting, and reporting against budgets and KPIs.
  • Identify opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and value engineering.
  • Support the development of junior project managers and contribute to continuous improvement across the business.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

  • Degree in Civil Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
  • Proven experience managing rail infrastructure projects (e.g., track, signalling, civils, stations, or electrification).
  • Demonstrable experience working under the NEC4 contract suite, ideally as Project Manager or equivalent.
  • Strong knowledge of UK rail industry standards, processes, and regulatory frameworks.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Track record of delivering complex projects safely, on time, and to budget.
  • Strong commercial awareness and risk management capability.
  • Proficiency in project management tools (Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar).

Desirable:

  • Chartered status (CEng, MAPM, MRICS, or equivalent).
  • NEC4 Project Manager Accreditation.
  • Experience working with Network Rail or other major rail clients.
  • Knowledge of BIM, digital project management, and sustainability practices in infrastructure delivery.

Personal Attributes:

  • Proactive, decisive, and solution-oriented.
  • Able to lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams.
  • High standards of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills.
  • Committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.

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