Project Manager

Job Summary:

Support the Senior Project Manager in the planning, coordination, and delivery of structures work packages across a major rail project in the West Midlands. This includes overseeing all stages of project delivery, from early scenario planning and design assurance through to procurement, construction, and handover.

Working closely with key stakeholders, you will help ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with programme objectives, quality standards, and sustainability commitments. You will also support resource planning, contractor performance, and the effective management of project risks and opportunities.

The successful candidate will have significant experience delivering works within live rail environments and a strong understanding of possession planning and implementation, whether on Network Rail, London Underground, or Crossrail projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Project Manager in the delivery of major structures and substructure packages, ensuring works are completed safely, on programme, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Monitor project performance, providing regular updates on progress, costs, forecasts, risks, and key issues to senior stakeholders.
• Coordinate activities across construction, design, procurement, and commercial teams to ensure work packages are planned and delivered in line with programme requirements.
• Build and lead a high-performing project team, setting clear objectives, supporting development, and driving accountability.
• Develop strong working relationships with, contractors, designers, and supply chain partners to ensure effective collaboration and communication.
• Manage client instructions, contractual communications, and project interfaces, ensuring actions are understood and delivered across the project team.
• Champion a positive safety culture and ensure all works are delivered in accordance with standards and industry best practice.
• Drive quality throughout delivery, promoting a right-first-time approach and implementing lessons learned to support continuous improvement.
• Attend and lead project meetings with key stakeholders, deputising for the Senior Project Manager when required.

What We're Looking For

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline (HNC/HND considered with significant relevant experience).
• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards) through an appropriate professional institution.
• Proven experience delivering major infrastructure or transportation projects involving complex reinforced concrete structures, stations, or transport interchanges.
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts and commercial project delivery.
• Demonstrable experience managing multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and stakeholder interfaces on large-scale construction programmes.
• Experience working with major infrastructure clients such as HS2, Network Rail, London Underground, or similar organisations.
• Strong project controls, cost management, and programme management experience.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in BIM, AutoCAD, and collaborative project management platforms.
• CSCS card holder with appropriate safety management training.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.