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Senior Project Manager - Rail
- Posted 25 February 2026
- Salary £55000 - £65000 per annum
- LocationManchester
- Job type Permanent
- Sectors Consultancy , Rail
- ReferenceBH-40262
Job description
A leading global professional services consultancy has recently secured a key delivery partner contract on a major transportation programme in the North of England. This multi-billion-pound programme will play a transformative role in the region, modernising a vital east–west corridor.
As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll initially support this high profile programme while becoming a valued member of both the wider complex projects team and the project management practice.
You’ll be joining a collaborative and flexible business that genuinely invests in its people. Development is a real priority, with plenty of support and training available, as well as encouragement and guidance to help you progress towards becoming a fully Chartered Project Manager.
With around 160 professional project managers in the practice, the team supports a range of blue-chip clients across the full development and delivery lifecycle, so you will gain experience in working across multiple sectors; Rail, Road, Water, Energy and Aviation.
What will you be doing?
What do you need to be successful?
It is anticipated that you will be educated to degree level as a minimum, and hold around ten years of experience in working as a project manager in the infrastructure sector, with a strong preference for Rail.
You will have completed your PMQ, and have extensive experience in working with the NEC suite of contracts.
In return you will receive a salary of £55,000 - £65,000 per annum, subject to experience, along with a competitive benefits package which includes a double matched employer pension contribution, up to 10%, flexible leave (with the option to buy and sell annual leave), medical and dental insurance and international remote working.
Piqued your interest? Then please feel free to apply in confidence via email or give Kaelen a call on 0203 998 7671
“People Group is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to promoting an inclusive environment for both our clients and employees.”
As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll initially support this high profile programme while becoming a valued member of both the wider complex projects team and the project management practice.
You’ll be joining a collaborative and flexible business that genuinely invests in its people. Development is a real priority, with plenty of support and training available, as well as encouragement and guidance to help you progress towards becoming a fully Chartered Project Manager.
With around 160 professional project managers in the practice, the team supports a range of blue-chip clients across the full development and delivery lifecycle, so you will gain experience in working across multiple sectors; Rail, Road, Water, Energy and Aviation.
What will you be doing?
- Provide high?quality project and programme management standards across the whole project lifecycle
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, resources, and milestones
- Advise clients on the project cost, programme, risks and issues
- Lead and manage multi?disciplinary professional teams on various sectors such as defence, aviation, water, highways and rail
- Lead communications and relationships with clients and their stakeholders
- Produce monthly reports including project programmes, risk registers etc
- Implement effective and efficient communication tools
- Develop delivery plans for projects, involve others and ensure objectives are met
- Challenge the status quo and perform to a high standard in changing environments
- Constantly pursue performance improvement
- Mentor and provide feedback to junior colleagues
- Conduct project reviews and implement corrective actions
What do you need to be successful?
It is anticipated that you will be educated to degree level as a minimum, and hold around ten years of experience in working as a project manager in the infrastructure sector, with a strong preference for Rail.
You will have completed your PMQ, and have extensive experience in working with the NEC suite of contracts.
In return you will receive a salary of £55,000 - £65,000 per annum, subject to experience, along with a competitive benefits package which includes a double matched employer pension contribution, up to 10%, flexible leave (with the option to buy and sell annual leave), medical and dental insurance and international remote working.
Piqued your interest? Then please feel free to apply in confidence via email or give Kaelen a call on 0203 998 7671
“People Group is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to promoting an inclusive environment for both our clients and employees.”