Contract
Project Manager - Rail
Matchtech
Bristol
Posted: 11 August 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 10 September 2026
Ref: 225480461
We''re looking for an experienced Project Manager with a strong rail civils background to lead the safe, high-quality delivery of rail infrastructure works across the Network Rail estate.
This role is a contract position that has been deemed inside IR35.
This is a cradle-to-grave delivery role, responsible for driving performance against programme, cost, quality and customer outcomes-while embedding the right standards and behaviours across the delivery team and supply chain.
The role
You''ll take overall accountability for the successful delivery of a project (or portfolio of works), working to the business objectives and ensuring:
- Projects are delivered safely, to a high quality, within financial targets, and to agreed programmes
- Project deliverables are closed out effectively and on time
- Customer progress meetings are attended by the right people, with information presented clearly and professionally
- Clear values and expected behaviours are communicated and upheld across the team and supply chain
- Full compliance with relevant standards, company policies and procedures and customer governance processes
What we''re looking for
- Proven Project Management experience delivering rail infrastructure works
- Strong civils background (heavy civils / rail civils)
- Demonstrable experience working on Network Rail infrastructure
- Working knowledge of NEC Option A contracts
- Experience using CEMAR
- End-to-end delivery experience (from initiation through to handover/close-out)
- Degree-qualified Engineer (or equivalent)
- Valid PTS and CSCS
If you are interested in this role please send your CV
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