Rail Structures Project Manager

Are you a Civil / Structural Project Manager with rail infrastructure experience?

Do you have NEC4 contract experience?

Job Title:

Project Manager

Location:

Cardiff (Office & Site Based)

Rate: £400 - £475 per day (CIS / Inside IR35 via Umbrella)

Contract:

Long-Term Contract

Start Date:

ASAP

Looking for a long-term infrastructure contract where you can take ownership of a major project from pre-construction through to delivery?

This is an opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a flagship Access for All scheme in Cardiff, involving the construction of a new bridge structure providing improved access and connectivity to a local university. With detailed design nearing completion and construction commencing this autumn, you'll play a key role in delivering a high-profile infrastructure project.

The role will suit a client-facing Project Manager with a strong structures background who is comfortable managing multidisciplinary subcontractors and driving project delivery within an NEC4 environment.

• Leading the delivery of a major Access for All infrastructure scheme.
• Managing multidisciplinary work packages including piling, reinforced concrete, telecoms, electrical works, and lift installations.
• Administering NEC4 contractual processes, including compensation events and change management.
• Managing subcontractors and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to programme.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for clients and key project stakeholders.
• Working closely with commercial, design, and operational teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitoring programme, risk, cost, and project performance through a cloud-based contractor management platform.

• Previous experience operating as a Project Manager on rail infrastructure projects.
• Strong structures background, ideally involving bridges, reinforced concrete, or civil engineering schemes.
• NEC4 contract knowledge and experience managing compensation events.
• Strong client-facing and communication skills.
• Main contractor / Subcontractor background preferred.

• Long-term contract opportunity on a flagship infrastructure project.
• High-profile Access for All scheme with significant stakeholder visibility.
• Opportunity to manage a project from mobilisation through to completion.
• Immediate requirement with a fast interview and onboarding process.
• Strong project pipeline with potential for further opportunities beyond the initial scheme.
• Potential vehicle provision for the right candidate.

If you're a Project Manager with a strong structures background looking for a long-term contract and the opportunity to lead a major infrastructure scheme, get in touch for a confidential discussion.