Project Manager
Location: Stratford, London
Salary: Up to £55,000
About the Company
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join a leading rail infrastructure contractor delivering complex, multi-disciplinary projects across the UK rail network.
Our client is a specialist rail services provider, delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality works across track, electrification, civils, and structural inspection projects. They are involved in some of the most challenging and high-profile areas of the UK network, with a strong focus on safety, collaboration, and technical excellence.
They place great value on their people, offering an inclusive and supportive working environment with excellent career progression opportunities and ongoing professional development.
Purpose of the Project Manager role:
As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of STE4 structural inspection contracts across the UK rail network.
You’ll manage all aspects of project delivery — including planning, budgets, resources, and performance — ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with Network Rail standards.
This is a key delivery role within the business, requiring strong organisational and communication skills to coordinate internal teams, clients, and contractors to achieve successful project outcomes.
The key responsibilities for the Project Manager role are:
- Lead the delivery of STE4 structural inspection projects from initiation through to completion.
- Manage budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure efficient and safe project delivery.
- Coordinate with clients, internal teams, and subcontractors to maintain clear communication and effective collaboration.
- Produce and maintain project documentation, reports, and forecasts.
- Oversee project delivery teams, providing leadership and direction to ensure quality and safety standards are met.
- Monitor progress, manage risks, and implement corrective actions where necessary.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant Network Rail and company standards.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the project delivery function.
- Drive a culture of safety, accountability, and excellence within the team.
Experience & Skills required for the Project Manager role are:
- Proven experience managing rail infrastructure or inspection projects.
- Strong understanding of Network Rail standards and STE4 inspection processes.
- Excellent project delivery, planning, and organisational skills.
- Strong stakeholder and client management experience.
- Good commercial acumen with experience managing budgets and change control.
- Confident communicator and team leader, capable of managing multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver to deadlines.
Package on offer for the Project Manager role:
- Salary: Up to £55,000 (DOE)
- Location: Stratford, London – 5 days per week
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Auto-enrolment pension scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Training and career development support
How to apply for this Project Manager role:
If you are interested in this Project Manager position then please apply via this job board.
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