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Scheme Project Manager (RAIL)
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
Education
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.
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
Knowledge of investment, commercial and procurement processes
Experience in Asset Protection
Understanding of maintenance techniques, possessions, and isolations
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
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.
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