Project Director – Rail Infrastructure
Job in
City Of London, Central London, Greater London, England, UK
Listed on 2026-07-26
Listing for:
Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-26
Job specializations:
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Management
Project & Program Management, Operations Management -
Engineering
Operations Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Project Director – Rail Infrastructure
Salary: £100,000 + competitive benefits package
Location: London
Region: London
We are currently seeking a Project Director to work for a leading civil engineering contractor who operate within various sectors on major projects. As part of the further growth within this client's rail business, they are seeking a Project Director to work on a £100m per year Network Rail Framework.
In this role, you will oversee all Framework activities from “cradle to grave” with a delegated team of Project & Senior Project Managers leading sections of the framework.
Candidate Profile
- Degree Qualified in Civil Engineering or similar
- Professional Chartership Status (CEng MICE) would be highly advantageous
- Previous experience on high-profile rail projects is essential, as well as being able to seamlessly run possession works
- Previous Director-level experience leading major rail projects preferred
- Ability to manage a large team in a high-paced environment
- Understanding of Network Rail procedures would be advantageous
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Maintains a close working relationship with the Programme Delivery Director and Managers within the t Works Delivery team.
- Manages a team consisting of Project Managers, Senior Site Managers, Construction Managers, Quantity Surveyors, SHESQ Advisors, and Engineers.
- Communicates developments and significant decisions in the wider business.
- Responsible for effective client relationship management and provides updates to internal and external stakeholders in project/contract progress in operational area.
- Ensure risk assessments are created, in place, and reviewed to support the safe delivery of the works.
- Ensures construction phase plans are in place to ensure sufficient resources and materials are in place.
- Will be expected to resolve most operational issues with any business-critical or strategic issues referred to the Operations Director.
- To comply with company standards, policies, and procedures.
- Ensures the timely close of Remits and final accounting requirements are understood and programmed to allow the final release of value and payment by the client.
- Provides visible safety leadership and leads the development of a Never harm culture on the frameworks.
- Leads Step-Up safety initiatives and drives a culture of feedback and reporting close-call and positive actions.
- To plan and deliver all work for the CAMS projects, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and to the agreed standard.
- Sets the overall standard in the work areas.
- To ensure contract programmes are planned, reviewed, and delivered for all remits.
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