Rail Senior Project Manager

Company: Randstad Cpe London
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Location: Chesterfield
Job Description:

Are you a B&C Senior Project Manager with reactive framework experience on Network Rail infrastructure?

Job Summary

Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Location: Chesterfield

Rate: £450 – £550 per day (Inside IR35)

Contract: Until March 2027 initially with likely extensions

Start Date: ASAP

Looking for a contract where you can make a visible impact from day one and take ownership of a rail infrastructure framework? This is an opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a major Network Rail Buildings Framework across the Northwest and Central region. With a significant reactive work bank, multiple live faults, and a demanding client environment, this role requires a strong leader who can provide direction and drive delivery across an established team.

This is not a hands-on delivery role. Instead, you’ll be responsible for managing key personnel, improving framework performance, and acting as the senior point of contact for both internal stakeholders and the client.

Key Responsibilities

  • Leading the operational and commercial performance of a major reactive buildings framework
  • Managing and mentoring a team of Framework Support and Works Delivery Managers
  • Developing programmes and strategies to manage and reduce reactive fault volumes
  • Acting as the key client-facing representative across the framework
  • Driving improvements in reporting, communication, and governance processes
  • Working closely with commercial and operational teams to improve overall framework performance

Qualifications

  • Previous experience operating as a Senior Project Manager on reactive works.
  • Strong experience managing reactive works, maintenance, minor works, or framework contracts.
  • Proven ability to lead teams and manage operational performance
  • Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills
  • Strong commercial awareness and reporting experienceRail infrastructure experience
  • Ability to work autonomously and drive positive change within a challenging environment

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out

  • Opportunity to take ownership of a high-profile framework requiring immediate leadership
  • Significant influence over operational strategy and performance improvement
  • Long-term contract with potential for extension and future opportunities
  • Fast interview process with an urgent requirement to appoint

If you’re a Senior Project Manager with experience managing frameworks, reactive works, or maintenance contracts and are looking for an opportunity to make a genuine impact, get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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Posted: June 12th, 2026