Asset Project Manager

Position: Asset Project Manager (Permanent)
Asset Project Manager |

Location:

London | Salary:
Up to £80,000 per annum | Permanent

Ford & Stanley are proud to be partnered with one of the UK’s most respected train operating companies. With major infrastructure and asset improvement programmes underway, our customer is expanding its project delivery capability and now seeks an experienced Asset Project Manager to join its growing team.

Projects range in value from £20,000 to £20 million, offering exposure to both quick turnaround works and major capital programmes.

This role requires a self-motivated individual who can operate with minimal daily guidance, manage programme risks, and drive delivery across multiple stakeholders and disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the end‑to‑end delivery of asset improvement and renewal projects
Manage project scope, schedule, cost, risks, and reporting
Coordinate multi‑disciplinary engineering inputs (civils, electrical, structural, etc.)
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and industry standards
Work closely with internal teams, contractors, and external partners
Maintain strong governance, documentation, and project controls
Support the Programme Manager in delivering a progressive, improvement‑focused agenda
Oversee risk, issue, and change management processes
Work occasional weekends (3–4 per year) to support project delivery
Essential Experience

Proven experience delivering engineering or construction projects with minimal supervision
Strong background in civils and/or electrical engineering
Experience in asset management within a safety‑critical or regulated environment
Technical understanding of construction, infrastructure, or industrial engineering
Multi‑disciplinary project delivery experience
Project management qualifications such as PRINCE2 (or equivalent)
Ability to work flexibly across sites and offices

Preferred Experience

Experience delivering projects in rail, airports, marine/ferry infrastructure, or other transport sectors
Exposure to platforms, footbridges, station buildings, or similar structures
Understanding of railway operational and engineering interfaces
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