Project Manager Rail & Infrastructure

Overview

Project Manager - Rail, Utilities & Infrastructure ( / LU / Highways / CRT)

Location:

UK Wide position, often London based
Sectors:
Rail (/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.

Project Delivery

• Plan and deliver works including: UTX/HDD and trenchless crossings
• Topographical & GPR surveys
• Track monitoring works (/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
• /L2/CIV/177 & /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

• Rail infrastructure delivery experience ( 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 /L2/CIV/177 compliance
• Vegetation management and temporary access routes
• Competence with RAMS, WPP, SSOWP, CPP, TBS, CPP

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

• 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

• Competitive package
• Sponsorship for rail competencies (PTS, SSOW, CRE development)