Junior Project Manager in Manchester, Greater Manchester

The Opportunity

Our client, an established organisation operating within the UK rail and infrastructure sector, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager with a strong background in rail or major infrastructure projects who enjoys taking responsibility for project delivery, managing stakeholders and ensuring projects are completed safely, on programme and within budget.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating project activities, managing commercial and programme performance, and working closely with internal teams, contractors and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of infrastructure schemes from planning through to completion.

• Oversee project programmes, budgets, risks and resources to ensure successful delivery.

• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, contractors and external stakeholders.

• Manage project planning, scheduling, cost control and commercial performance.

• Ensure projects comply with relevant health, safety and environmental requirements.

• Support contract administration, procurement and commercial management activities.

• Monitor project performance, identifying risks and implementing appropriate mitigation measures.

• Prepare project reports, progress updates and management information.

• Maintain effective communication with clients, contractors, suppliers and other key stakeholders.

• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with established governance procedures and industry standards.

Skills & Experience Required

• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline or equivalent industry experience.

• Proven Project Management experience within rail, civil engineering or complex infrastructure environments.

• Good understanding of project planning, scheduling, cost management, risk management and contract administration.

• Experience managing project teams and coordinating multidisciplinary stakeholders.

• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.

• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice within infrastructure projects.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Understanding of rail infrastructure assets, their management and associated project delivery requirements.

• Knowledge of project governance, procurement and commercial management processes.

• Membership of, or working towards membership of, the Association for Project Management (APM) or another relevant professional body.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience delivering projects within a regulated rail infrastructure environment.

• Familiarity with major UK rail infrastructure asset management and project governance processes.

• Experience developing or supporting project business cases and safety cases.

• Formal Project Management qualification, such as APM PMQ or equivalent.

Why Apply?

This opportunity offers the chance to work on challenging infrastructure schemes, collaborating with experienced professionals and contributing to the successful delivery of important rail projects.

The position would suit an organised, commercially aware and delivery-focused Project Manager looking to develop their career within the UK infrastructure sector.

Interested?

If you have relevant Project Management experience within rail or infrastructure and would like to find out more, please apply with your latest CV or contact TWG Consulting Services for a confidential discussion.