Jobs, fresher vacancy - Senior Project Manager (Rail) • West Midlands

Company: Rise Technical Recruitment

West Midlands

Senior Project Manager (Rail) Birmingham (commutable from Solihull, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Lichfield, and surrounding areas) £80,000pa - £120,000pa DOE + 33 days holiday + Hybrid Working + Flexible Hours Full-time / Permanent - 40 hours per week (Mon - Fri) Hybrid - 3 days in office Are you an experienced Project Manager with a background in the construction of train depots or rail control centre projects, looking to play a leading role in one of the most significant infrastructure programmes in the UK? This is an opportunity to join a major national client organisation at a pivotal moment as it moves into contract award for large scale systems packages. You will help shape the delivery of complex works that will bring advanced rail technology to the UK network and support the future operations of a landmark high-speed railway. The role sits within the client project team overseeing the design and construction of a major rolling stock maintenance depot and integrated control centre in Birmingham. This facility will act as the primary base for the new fleet and brings together a wide range of disciplines, creating a highly engaging and technically varied delivery environment. You will take responsibility for contract preparation and delivery planning, working closely with senior stakeholders to ensure scope, cost, time and quality targets are met. This includes managing contractors, overseeing assurance and governance, monitoring change, and ensuring your project integrates effectively with adjacent programmes. You will have the freedom to influence decisions, drive solutions and play an active role in a collaborative integrated team. This position would suit a senior level Project Manager with a strong track record of delivering depot, control centre or similar railway infrastructure projects from design through to completion. It offers the chance to work on a complex, high profile scheme with excellent long term development opportunities. The Role: * Lead delivery planning, contract preparation and day to day project management for key rail systems packages * Manage contractors to ensure delivery to time, cost, quality and scope requirements * Oversee reporting, risk analysis, schedule performance and change control * Coordinate project integration with related infrastructure programmes and stakeholders * Ensure all assurance, governance and NEC project management duties are met The Person: * Senior Project Manager with experience delivering, train depot or control centre projects * Strong background across full project lifecycle including planning, procurement and implementation * Skilled in stakeholder management, negotiation, collaboration and decision making * Excellent understanding of schedule management, risk, cost reporting and complex multi discipline delivery To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" This vacancy is being advertised by Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd. The services of Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform that our client can only accept applications from engineering candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed