Project Manager- Rail

Project Manager – Cladding, Metalwork & Interiors (Rail Infrastructure)

Location: UK (Infrastructure Projects – Rail Division)
Salary: £80,000 – £90,000 + Package

We are working with a leading multi-disciplinary specialist subcontractor delivering high-quality cladding, metalwork, and interior fit-out packages across major UK infrastructure projects. Due to continued growth within their rail division, they are seeking an experienced Project Manager to take full responsibility for a key live project within their portfolio.

This role sits within the company’s infrastructure division, supporting long-term rail frameworks and complex station upgrades and refurbishments delivered in collaboration with Tier 1 main contractors.

Key Project Experience Includes:

• Rail infrastructure schemes (essential)
• Cladding and façade packages
• Metalwork and architectural finishes
• Interior fit-out works within station environments
• Projects delivered for Tier 1 contractors including Murphy, Costain, and Skanska

Role Responsibilities:

• Take full ownership of a major rail infrastructure project, potentially comprising up to 24 individual work packages/contracts
• Act as the key client-facing representative on site, managing relationships with main contractors and stakeholders
• Lead programme management across multiple workstreams, ensuring coordinated and efficient delivery
• Oversee design coordination, technical submittals, and buildability input
• Manage site delivery teams and subcontractors to ensure safe, timely, and high-quality execution
• Monitor project progress against programme, identifying risks, delays, and mitigation strategies
• Maintain strong commercial awareness, supporting cost control, variations, and change management
• Ensure compliance with rail sector standards, safety requirements, and quality expectations
• Drive delivery performance across all packages, ensuring client satisfaction and repeat business opportunities

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven experience within rail infrastructure projects (essential)
• Strong background in cladding, façades, metalwork, or interiors fit-out
• Experience working with Tier 1 contractors such as Murphy, Costain, and Skanska
• Strong understanding of construction programmes and project controls
• Technically capable with good design coordination awareness
• Commercially astute with strong contract understanding
• Confident leader able to manage multiple workstreams and subcontract packages
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills
• Delivery-focused with strong problem-solving ability

Package & Benefits:

• £80,000 – £90,000 basic salary
• Full benefits package
• Senior project leadership role within a growing infrastructure division
• Long-term pipeline of secured rail frameworks
• Opportunity to lead complex, high-profile infrastructure projects