Job Title: Project Manager – Rail (12-Month Contract)
Location: Manchester
Contract Type: Fixed-Term, 12 Months
Salary: Competitive Day Rate (Inside IR35)
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly capable and proactive Project Manager to join a dynamic delivery team on a major rail infrastructure programme based in Manchester. This exciting role is part of a joint franchise collaboration, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the future of rail transport in the region.
As Project Manager, you will lead the successful delivery of complex rail projects, ensuring alignment with contractual requirements, commercial objectives, and programme milestones. Your expertise in NEC contracts and project delivery in the rail environment will be crucial to the role's success.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage the delivery of assigned rail projects, ensuring safety, quality, time, and cost targets are achieved.
Apply NEC3/NEC4 contract management principles throughout the project lifecycle.
Monitor project performance against commercial metrics and proactively address risk and opportunity.
Foster effective communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
Prepare project reports, dashboards, and updates for senior management and franchise partners.
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