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Job Description

Project Manager (Rail) - OUTSIDE IR35\n\nMy industry leading principal contractor client is looking for a high-caliber Project Manager to spearhead multi-disciplinary rail projects across the North West. You will be responsible for the "cradle-to-grave" delivery of infrastructure schemes, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the rigorous safety standards of the UK rail industry.\n\nThis role requires a commercial mind and a technical heart-someone who can manage complex budgets and stakeholder relationships while understanding the engineering nuances of a live railway environment.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nOwn the project lifecycle from initial tender support and planning through to construction, commissioning, and final hand-back (AMP/GRIP/PACE stages).\n\nFull P&L responsibility for assigned projects. Monitor costs, manage variations, and ensure robust commercial reporting.\n\nAct as the primary point of contact for Network Rail, local authorities, and third-party stakeholders to secure permissions and manage expectations.\n\nIdentify project risks early (commercial and technical) and implement mitigation strategies.

Manage change control processes effectively.\n\nLead a multi-disciplinary team of Engineers, Construction Managers, and Subcontractors, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.\n\nEnsure all projects are delivered in strict accordance with CDM Regulations and Principal Contractor duties.\n\nCandidate Requirements:\n\nMinimum 5+ years of Project Management experience specifically within UK Rail Infrastructure.\n\nQualifications:\n\nDegree in Civil Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.\n\nChartered status (MICE, APM, or equivalent) is highly desirable.\n\nValid PTS\n\nDeep familiarity with Network Rail's PACE or GRIP frameworks.\n\nStrong working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts.\n\nExceptional negotiation skills and the ability to present complex project data to executive boards and clients.\n\nAPPLY NOW!\n\nRandstad CPE values and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.\n\nCandidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.\n\nFor the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

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