At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead high-speed rail projects, ensuring quality and client interests are met.
- Company: Join a leading firm in the UK's rail infrastructure development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 12% pension, and hybrid working model.
- Other info: Dynamic roles with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on major construction projects while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in project management and understanding of NEC3 contracts required.
The predicted salary is between 83672 - 83672 £ per year.
We are recruiting Project Managers for two distinct roles within different Integrated Project Teams delivering Britain’s high‑speed rail infrastructure programme. These are hands‑on site roles representing the client, responsible for protecting client interests, monitoring contractor performance and ensuring programmes stay on schedule, budget and quality parameters.
Role 1: Head House Buildings (North Acton, London)
Lead the complete construction and fit‑out delivery of the Head House Buildings, managing the client’s interests from groundworks through to full operational fit‑out. Experience from station building and fit‑outs is directly transferable to this scope.
Role 2: MEP Fit‑Out (Maple Cross, Buckinghamshire)
Manage the client’s interests on the MEP fit‑out of a 16km twin‑bore tunnel, two portal buildings and associated lift shafts – covering ducting, fire protection and power systems across the entire project.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Fulfil the duties and obligations of the NEC3 Project Manager on behalf of the client and Senior Project Manager
- Project‑manage the client’s interests in your assigned scope
- Monitor and hold contractors accountable for performance, programme and quality
- Review and accept programme schedules, identifying critical path and managing dependencies
- Identify and manage risks to the client’s interests, developing mitigation strategies and escalating issues appropriately
- Discharge CDM duties as delegated by the Client Representative
- Represent the client with authority and confidence, standing ground on technical and commercial matters
- Challenge contractor submissions and ensure compliance with client requirements and standards
- Monitor progress against budget and schedule, tracking costs and identifying variances early
What We’re Looking For
You are a project manager with substantial hands‑on experience protecting client interests on large construction and fit‑out projects, and you have a thorough understanding of building delivery and systems integration. You understand NEC3 contracts and have fulfilled or directly supported NEC3 Project Manager duties on site. You possess strong problem‑solving and negotiating skills, able to challenge contractors professionally without being pushed around, and you can maintain professional relationships while standing your ground on technical and commercial matters. You have managed competing demands across cost, time, quality and client interests, and you are experienced in day‑to‑day contract delivery, quickly identifying issues. You hold a qualification in civil engineering, building management, project management or equivalent experience at the APM Project Manager level (intermediate). You bring gravitas and credibility with contractors and feel comfortable making decisions and defending them.
Project Manager - MEP ( Stations, Head House) employer: Critical Project Resourcing
As a leading employer in the high-speed rail infrastructure sector, we offer Project Managers a dynamic work environment that fosters professional growth and development. With competitive salaries, a generous pension scheme, and a hybrid working model, our culture prioritises employee well-being while providing opportunities to lead significant projects that shape the future of transport in the UK. Join us in a role where your expertise will directly impact the delivery of critical infrastructure, all within a supportive and inclusive team atmosphere.
Contact Details:
Critical Project Resourcing Recruitment Team
