Construction Development Scheme Manager

Senior Pre-Construction and Scheme Development ManagerUp to £80,000 per annum Central London (office-based) Weekly site visitsThe SituationAs the organisation moves toward nationalisation, the need for strong early-stage project development, robust governance and well-structured business cases is increasing rapidly. This role plays a pivotal part in shaping how future projects are planned, justified and delivered.The OpportunityThe successful candidate will lead the early-stage development of station renewals and enhancements rail projects, turning asset needs and strategic requirements into clear, structured, and approval-ready business cases. You will sit at the centre of the organisation, coordinating between engineering, commercial, programme teams and external partners to ensure each scheme is feasible, technically sound, costed, risk-assessed, and aligned with rail infrastructure standards.This role suits someone with a strong grounding in construction management, station renewal, station enhancements, structures, or wider rail infrastructure, who understands how project-led work is conceived, shaped, validated and prepared for tender. You will be expected to ask the right questions, challenge assumptions, and bring clarity to complex, multi-million-pound programmes - particularly those involving structural assets, platforms and buildings.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop early-stage project requirements and shape them into structured business plans.Lead scheme development ..... full job details .....