Scheme Project Manager (RAIL)

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; York and North Yorkshire, Birmingham, Liverpool, Belfast; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking an experienced Scheme Project Manager to support a major rail programme in York for a 12-month contract. The role requires strong organisational skills, understanding of operational railway systems, and excellent stakeholder engagement to ensure smooth project delivery. The successful candidate will manage project risks, drive efficiencies, and support compliance with safety and governance requirements, making significant contributions to high-profile railway projects.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in relevant field is essential.
• APM membership or progress towards it is needed.
• PRINCE2 Foundation or equivalent qualification is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver solutions for complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Manage project risks and integration with the operational railway.
• Engage stakeholders to meet regulatory requirements.

Skills

Organised and proactive

Strong understanding of operational railway

Excellent stakeholder management

Confident decision maker

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

APM membership (or working towards)

PRINCE2 Foundation or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Scheme Project Manager to support a major rail programme in York. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a leading consultancy delivering high-profile railway projects, playing a key role in ensuring effective stakeholder engagement and smooth project delivery.

This is a 12 month contract role which is Inside Ir35.

Requirements –

Essential

• Degree or equivalent experience

• APM membership (or working towards)

• PRINCE2 Foundation or equivalent

• Strong understanding of the operational railway and infrastructure

• Proven rail project delivery experience

• Excellent stakeholder and communication skills

• Confident decision-maker able to challenge constructively

• Knowledge of commercial requirements, programme controls, CDM, CSM-RA, HS&E legislation

• Experience with project budgets and GRIP

Desirable

• Knowledge of investment, commercial and procurement processes

• Experience in Asset Protection

• Understanding of maintenance techniques, possessions, and isolations

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver solutions for complex, externally funded, multi-disciplinary projects

• Manage project risks and ensure integration with the operational railway

• Engage stakeholders to meet governance, assurance, and regulatory requirements

• Clarify client remits and operational needs to support early decision-making

• Support CDM compliance and resource allocation

• Monitor project progress, risks, and performance; support contingency planning

• Drive efficiencies and reduce asset/maintenance liabilities

• Support cost recovery and incident/close-call reporting

Why Apply?

• Work on major, high-profile rail projects

• Gain broad exposure across operations, safety, governance, and delivery

• Collaborate with experienced teams and key industry stakeholders

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.