Rail Delivery Manager

NRL; Leiston, Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure organization in the UK is seeking an experienced Rail Delivery Manager to oversee the delivery of significant rail projects. The ideal candidate should have proven multi-disciplinary experience in regulated environments and strong skills in stakeholder management, cost control, and risk management. This role provides an opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure initiatives with a competitive salary and potential long-term engagement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Long-term role with strong visibility

Supportive project culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering rail infrastructure projects in regulated environments.
• Full project lifecycle delivery experience.
• Experience managing contractors and consultants under NEC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of major rail infrastructure projects.
• Manage contractor performance and compliance.
• Monitor progress and provide reporting to stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Cost control

Risk management

EPCM project delivery

Communication skills

Education

Degree in engineering, construction, or related discipline

Chartered status

Job description

Rail Delivery Manager

Location - Leiston & London, England

Salary - £80,000 - £100,000 per annum

About the Opportunity

A fantastic opportunity has become available for an experienced Rail Delivery Manager to join a respected organisation delivering a nationally significant UK infrastructure programme within a highly regulated environment.

This role offers the chance to work on a major long‑term project at the forefront of the UK’s energy and infrastructure strategy, supporting the safe and efficient delivery of critical rail infrastructure works. The position is ideal for a senior rail or infrastructure professional who thrives in complex programme environments and is motivated by delivering high‑quality outcomes on large‑scale projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the safe, coordinated delivery of major rail infrastructure projects across the full lifecycle, from early investigation and design through to commissioning and handover.
• Defining scope of works and managing interfaces with adjacent projects and wider programme teams.
• Developing and implementing integrated, multi‑disciplinary delivery strategies and execution plans.
• Securing and coordinating suitably qualified and experienced resources (SQEP) to support project delivery.
• Managing contractor performance and ensuring compliance with contractual, technical, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitoring progress against milestones, budgets, and schedules, providing clear reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Managing cost, risk, change control, and Earned Value Management (EVM) processes.
• Reviewing contractor Level 3 schedules and rolling programmes to ensure alignment with programme objectives.
• Maintaining the List of Deliverables (LOD) for allocated scopes of work.
• Identifying, managing, and mitigating risks and issues, implementing change controls as required.
• Coordinating stakeholder engagement with rail authorities, regulators, local authorities, contractors, and internal teams.
• Supporting assurance activities, audits, and governance reviews as required.
• Capturing lessons learned and contributing to continuous improvement across the programme.

Skills and Experience Required

• Proven experience delivering multi‑disciplinary rail infrastructure projects within complex, regulated environments.
• Full project lifecycle delivery experience, from concept and design through construction and handover.
• Strong background working within EPCM‑style project environments.
• Experience developing engineering strategies, contract approaches, and construction execution plans.
• Demonstrated expertise in cost control, risk management, scheduling, and change control, including EVM.
• Experience managing complex contracts and supporting commercial negotiations and claims.
• Strong stakeholder management experience, including engagement with rail authorities, regulators, local authorities, contractors, and internal engineering teams.
• Working knowledge of UK rail delivery standards and frameworks (e.g. Network Rail standards and governance processes).
• Experience managing contractors and consultants under NEC contracts.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Confident working with project controls systems, scheduling tools, and modern project collaboration platforms.

Qualifications

• Degree‑qualified in engineering, construction, or a related discipline.
• Chartered status (preferred).
• Good working knowledge of CDM Regulations.
• Personal Track Safety (PTS) qualification.
• Appropriate CSCS certification.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Opportunity to work on a high‑profile, long‑term UK infrastructure and energy programme.
• Competitive salary or day rate, depending on engagement type.
• Long‑term role with strong programme visibility and security (12 months+).
• Exposure to complex rail and infrastructure delivery within a highly regulated environment.
• Supportive project culture with a strong focus on safety, collaboration, and professional development.

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