Are you an experienced Portfolio or Project Manager with a background in rail infrastructure? Do you have a proven track record delivering complex engineering projects under NEC contracts? Location: Bristol Salary: £400-£440 (Inside IR35) Working pattern: 3 days in office/on-site, 2 days WFH I'm looking for a Lead Portfolio Manager to oversee major works within the Western & Wales Fixed Plant Project and the Severn Tunnel Project. This is a key leadership role responsible for managing the development, procurement, and assurance of assigned projects, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant delivery under the Project Acceleration in a Controlled Environment (PACE) Framework. You will work closely the one of the main contractors, who have been delivering key design and construction works, including cable replacements, DNO and PSP design, and OLE system upgrades within the Severn Tunnel. The role involves managing NEC contracts, integrating multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring strict adherence to Network Rail's Health & Safety Management Systems Key Responsibilities: - Lead the development and management of output specifications, procurement, and assurance reviews for assigned projects. - Manage NEC contracts, ensuring compliance, commercial control, and effective delivery. - Coordinate and integrate works between internal and external delivery partners. - Oversee the development and maintenance of the AMP/H&S file. - Ensure application of Network Rail's Health and Safety Management System, including CSM, interoperability regulations, and product acceptance. - Provide governance, oversight, and leadership in line with the PACE Framework. Essential Requirements: - Extensive experience managing major infrastructure or rail projects. - Strong understanding of NEC contract management. - Proven ability to lead and integrate multi-disciplinary teams across complex programmes. - Working knowledge of safety, quality, and environmental management standards. - Experience with governance and assurance processes within a regulated environment. - Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. If you would like to hear more about this role please email your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed)