Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Chippenham
Duration: Circa 12 months
IR35 Determination: Outside

We are currently recruiting for a Project Manager, responsible for delivering complex work packages and projects within a major rail infrastructure portfolio. Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in line with contractual and business requirements, while effectively managing stakeholders, project teams, risks and commercial performance.

Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the safe and successful delivery of projects and work packages, ensuring compliance with company procedures and contractual obligations.
* Act as a strong safety leader, promoting a positive health and safety culture.
* Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, suppliers, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary project teams.
* Manage project programmes, budgets, risks, issues, and resources to achieve delivery objectives.
* Monitor project performance through planning, cost control, earned value analysis, KPI tracking, and progress reporting.
* Ensure effective change management processes are applied and project scope, schedules, and budgets remain controlled.
* Coordinate project inputs and outputs to ensure delivery milestones are achieved.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project execution and efficiency.
* Produce accurate project reports and forecasts for stakeholders and senior management.

Skills & Experience:
* Degree or HND qualified, with extensive project management experience.
* Proven track record delivering high-value, technically complex infrastructure or capital projects.
* Experience managing projects through the full project lifecycle.
* Strong leadership skills with experience managing multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
* Knowledge of project controls, including planning, estimating, cost management, and commercial management.
* Strong understanding of health and safety legislation and compliance requirements.
* Excellent financial management skills, including budget control and forecasting.
* Commercially aware, with experience managing contractual obligations and project performance.
* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment, anticipate risks, and implement proactive solutions.

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