Senior Project Manager Rail Infrastructure

1 week ago

Cardiff, United Kingdom ERSG Ltd Full time

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. Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Daily Salary Salary: £ 35 - 600

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