Project Manager

Company: Ford-
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Location: Milton Keynes
Job Description:

Senior / Project Manager – £55,000 – £70,000 – Milton Keynes – Site based

Our client, a leading rail engineering specialist, is looking to hire a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to expand their Project Management capabilities and strengthen programme delivery and standardisation across a busy, high‑complexity engineering environment. You’ll take ownership of multiple programmes, both existing and new, with responsibility for forecasting, governance, revenue performance and client delivery.

Operating in a fast‑paced, reactive environment, you’ll act as a steady, experienced hand who can bring structure, consistency, and confidence across a wide portfolio.

This is an opportunity to join a market leading company in an influential position and manage the delivery of a range of programmes with key rail industry clients. At a Senior level, there is scope to line manage an existing team of Project Managers. As a Senior / Project Manager, you will have a high degree of autonomy and have control of: Delivery, Client Ownership, Financial Control, Governance & more.

Key Responsibilities

  • Programme & Project Delivery
  • Client Ownership
  • Commercial & Financial Control
  • Governance, Standards & Continuous Improvement
  • Leadership & Team Support

Location

Milton Keynes – Site based position

Salary

£55,000 – £70,000 (dependent on experience level)

Benefits

  • 25 days holiday plus Bank holidays
  • Salary Review Annually
  • Life Assurance: 4* basic annual salary
  • EAP- Health Assured
  • Buy and sell holiday (5 days)
  • Company shutdown over Christmas

Essential Experience

  • Project Management experience in heavy engineering / rolling stock
  • Relevant certifications & Quals – APM/Prince2 or equivalent
  • Strong client management experience – Clients are regularly on site here.
  • Ability to manage reactive environments with shifting priorities
  • Confident communicator who adapts to senior, technical, and operational audiences

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers.

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Posted: May 24th, 2026