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Senior Project Manager Rail

Job in Trafford, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9, England, UK
Listing for: Carrington West
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-20
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Operations Manager
  • Management
    Program / Project Manager, Operations Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 75000 GBP Yearly GBP 60000.00 75000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Trafford

Are you a Senior Project Manager with Network Rail or HS2 project experience?

Do you have experience in rail systems or electrification projects?

Salary: £60,000 to £80,000

Location:

Manchester, Leeds, or Liverpool, 3 days in office per week

This is a key, senior-level role working for a global consultancy within a newly forming team dedicated to the Trans Pennine Route Upgrade (TRU), a major strategic program.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading packages of work within TRU, with a particular focus on rail systems and/or electrification. You will provide strong technical and commercial leadership, manage interfaces across disciplines, and ensure delivery in line with programme, cost, and safety requirements.

This role would suit someone comfortable operating at senior level on complex rail programmes, with the confidence to engage directly with clients and stakeholders.

Essential requirements

Proven experience as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager within the rail sector
Demonstrable delivery experience on Network Rail and/or HS2 projects
Strong understanding of rail project life cycles across design and delivery
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to operate confidently in a client-facing, senior role
Desirable experience

Specific experience in rail systems and/or electrification projects
Background in design management within a rail or infrastructure environment
Experience working on major UK rail programmes such as TRU or HS2
Working knowledge of NEC contracts/NEC accreditation
Why apply?

You’ll be joining a newly formed team on a nationally significant programme, with genuine opportunity to influence delivery, develop the team around you, and progress your career within a global consultancy environment.

The interview process will be a single-stage, competency-based technical interview. The focus will be on your technical knowledge and relevant project experience.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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