Project Director - Major Rail Projects
Core
End-to-end leadership and accountability for major, complex rail infrastructure projects and programmes across the UK&I and Europe, covering positioning, winning, mobilisation, design, construction, and commissioning.
Role type
Senior IC Project Director (Rail Infrastructure)
Builds
Large-scale rail infrastructure projects and programmes
Domain
Rail transport infrastructure, construction, and engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure
Required skills
Strategic leadership, multidisciplinary team management, commercial and risk management, stakeholder engagement at Board level, project governance, contract negotiation, safety and quality assurance, change management, technical and commercial issue resolution, succession planning
Preferred skills
Chartered status, degree in engineering/construction/project management/transport, NEC contract experience, rail assurance/governance knowledge, alliance/joint venture delivery models, client-side and consultancy experience, formal project management qualifications (APM, PMI)
Technologies
NEC contracts, digital delivery tools, modern methods of construction
Responsibilities
Provide strategic direction and overall project accountability; lead project mobilisation and lifecycle management; manage programme, cost, schedule, risk, quality, safety, and change; resolve significant technical, commercial, and contractual issues; mentor senior project managers; represent the firm at senior industry forums; champion innovation and sustainable infrastructure solutions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership and mentorship responsibilities