Senior Rail Programme Manager – Hybrid

We Served; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company in Belfast is seeking a Programme Manager to provide strategic oversight and operational discipline for complex rail frameworks. This full-time senior position offers hybrid working arrangements and involves leading a project management team, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, and fostering client relationships. The ideal candidate has extensive senior experience in rail project delivery and relevant professional qualifications, with a focus on safety and operational excellence. A competitive salary and generous benefits are included.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Employee shopping savings portal

Payment of Professional Fees

10-days special paid leave for reservists

‘Be Kind Day’ volunteering leave

Employee assistance programme for wellbeing

Qualifications

• Extensive experience at a senior level within rail project delivery.
• Strong knowledge of safety and operational processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary project management team.
• Oversee programme-level planning and resource allocation.
• Maintain strong client relationships for continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with legal and accreditation requirements.
• Provide programme-level reporting on performance.

Skills

Senior managerial experience in rail project delivery

Strong operational and safety knowledge

Education

Degree-level education or relevant professional membership (e.g., APM chartered status)

Job description

A leading infrastructure company in Belfast is seeking a Programme Manager to provide strategic oversight and operational discipline for complex rail frameworks. This full-time senior position offers hybrid working arrangements and involves leading a project management team, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, and fostering client relationships. The ideal candidate has extensive senior experience in rail project delivery and relevant professional qualifications, with a focus on safety and operational excellence. A competitive salary and generous benefits are included.