At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and deliver exciting rail projects from tender to completion.
- Company: Join a leading rail contractor with a strong focus on civils works.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, potential for extension, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Opportunity for long-term development with upcoming projects and tenders.
- Why this job: Be part of impactful projects that shape the future of rail infrastructure.
- Qualifications: Experience in project management within Network Rail and heavy civils.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Are you a Project Manager with experience delivering civils works on Network Rail projects? This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager to join a rail contractor to support with tendering and delivery across projects for Network Rail.
Rate: up to £450/day DOE - Umbrella, Inside IR35
Location: Oxfordshire
Duration: 6 months, potential for extension
The successful candidate will have a strong rail civils background, with experience managing projects from tender stage through to delivery. This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who is comfortable managing site delivery, coordinating subcontractors and stakeholders, and supporting the commercial and technical aspects of tenders.
Requirements:
- Previous experience working as a Project Manager delivering works on Network Rail projects.
- Previous experience working for rail contractors.
- Proven experience managing projects through delivery, ideally combined with tender experience.
- Experience across heavy civils.
- Good knowledge of temporary works.
- The ability to take ownership of projects and work independently.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience working with subcontractors and managing site delivery.
- PTSTWCHND/HND/BEng in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
Alongside the current projects, there are further works planned for delivery from early 2027, with additional tenders expected to come through. This provides the opportunity for the successful candidate to develop into a longer-term position within the business.
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