Project Manager- Rail

Project Manager – Cladding, Metalwork & Interiors (Rail Infrastructure) Location: UK (Infrastructure Projects – Rail Division) Salary: £80,000 – £90,000 + Package We are working with a leading multi-disciplinary specialist subcontractor delivering high-quality cladding, metalwork, and interior fit-out packages across major UK infrastructure projects. Due to continued growth within their rail division, they are seeking an experienced Project Manager to take full responsibility for a key live project within their portfolio. This role sits within the company’s infrastructure division, supporting long-term rail frameworks and complex station upgrades and refurbishments delivered in collaboration with Tier 1 main contractors. Key Project Experience Includes: * Rail infrastructure schemes (essential) * Cladding and façade packages * Metalwork and architectural finishes * Interior fit-out works within station environments * Projects delivered for Tier 1 contractors including Murphy, Costain, and Skanska Role Responsibilities: * Take full ownership of a major rail infrastructure project, potentially comprising up to 24 individual work packages/contracts * Act as the key client-facing representative on site, managing relationships with main contractors and stakeholders * Lead programme management across multiple workstreams, ensuring coordinated and efficient delivery * Oversee design coordination, technical submittals, and buildability input * Manage site delivery teams and subcontractors to ensure safe, timely, and high-quality execution * Monitor project progress against programme, identifying risks, delays, and mitigation strategies * Maintain strong commercial awareness, supporting cost control, variations, and change management * Ensure compliance with rail sector standards, safety requirements, and quality expectations * Drive delivery performance across all packages, ensuring client satisfaction and repeat business opportunities Candidate Requirements: * Proven experience within rail infrastructure projects (essential) * Strong background in cladding, façades, metalwork, or interiors fit-out * Experience working with Tier 1 contractors such as Murphy, Costain, and Skanska * Strong understanding of construction programmes and project controls * Technically capable with good design coordination awareness * Commercially astute with strong contract understanding * Confident leader able to manage multiple workstreams and subcontract packages * Excellent client-facing and communication skills * Delivery-focused with strong problem-solving ability Package & Benefits: * £80,000 – £90,000 basic salary * Full benefits package * Senior project leadership role within a growing infrastructure division * Long-term pipeline of secured rail frameworks * Opportunity to lead complex, high-profile infrastructure projects