Project Manager – Rail, Utilities & Infrastructure (NR / LU / Highways / CRT)
Location: UK Wide position, often London based
Sectors: Rail (NR/LU), Utilities, Highways, Waterways
Reports to: Operations Director
Role Purpose -
To lead and deliver multi-disciplinary projects across the rail, highways, and waterways environment, including under-track and under-road crossings (HDD/UTX), surveys, vegetation clearance, and track monitoring, ensuring compliance with Network Rail, London Underground, National Highways and Canal & River Trust standards.
Responsible for safe delivery, programme management, stakeholder liaison, and commercial performance.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery
Plan and deliver works including:
UTX/HDD and trenchless crossings
Topographical & GPR surveys
Track monitoring works (NR/L2/CIV/177)
Vegetation clearance & temporary access routes
Produce and manage:
BAPA submissions and ASPRO engagement
National Highways permit submissions & TM approvals
Canal & River Trust access/consent applications
WPP, RAMS, TBS, CPP, Environmental Plans
Emergency & Evacuation Arrangements
Liaise with CRE, COSS/RSS, TWC and Principal Contractor teams
Manage SSOW packs, PTS requirement and site access planning
Maintain client reporting, data logs, progress trackers and handback packs
Safety & Compliance
Ensure compliance with:
CDM Regulations
NR/L2/CIV/177 & NR/L2/OHS/019
LU access and safety requirements
National Highways standards & Chapter 8
Canal & River Trust access / waterway protection rules
Environmental & ecological obligations (incl. nesting season rules)
Chair safety briefings, toolbox talks, and hazard reviews
Manage HAVS, manual handling, biosecurity & environmental controls
Stakeholder Management
Primary point of contact for:
Network Rail ASPRO + TME
London Underground Asset Protection
National Highways Permit Teams
Canal & River Trust Supervisors
Local authorities, land owners & utilities providers
Chair progress meetings and technical reviews
Commercial & Programme
Develop programme and works sequencing
Manage budgets, cost control & variations
Procure labour, plant and subcontractors
Issue progress reports and compensation event notices
Required Experience
Rail infrastructure delivery experience (NR or LU)
Experience with highways and waterways interface works
Delivery of:
BAPA / ASPRO processes
National Highways TM and permit submissions
CRT Working Over/Adjacent to Water procedures
UTX/HDD, GPR and survey packages
Track monitoring and NR/L2/CIV/177 compliance
Vegetation management and temporary access routes
Competence with RAMS, WPP, SSOWP, CPP, TBS, CPP
Qualifications & Competences
Essential
SMSTS or equivalent
CSCS / PTS (or willing to gain)
Temporary Works knowledge
Rail and/or civils experience
Desirable
TWC or TWS
Appointed Person / Lift Planner understanding
CRE / Assistant CRE background
IOSH / NEBOSH
National Highways TM awareness (Chapter 8)
Experience working to CRT waterway protocols
Key Attributes
Safety-first, proactive, confident communicator
Strong stakeholder management with ASPRO, Highways & CRT
Able to manage fast-paced rail/highway interfaces
Leadership and team-motivating capability
Benefits
Competitive package
Sponsorship for rail competencies (PTS, SSOW, CRE development)