Rail Coordinator Project Manager - Paddington, Greater London

Rail Coordinator Project Manager - Paddington, Greater London

Are you an experienced Rail Coordinator Project Manager looking for a role where you can take ownership of complex rail and infrastructure projects from planning through to delivery?

At FM Conway, we're seeking a talented Rail Coordinator Project Manager to join our Structures division based from our London office. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering essential rail and infrastructure works, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest technical standards.

About the role

As a Rail Coordinator Project Manager , you will support the delivery of rail and infrastructure projects while providing critical technical assurance and project management expertise. You'll work closely with the Contracts Manager, designers, subcontractors, clients and delivery teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, compliantly and within programme and budget.

This role offers a diverse workload covering rail assurance, engineering coordination, project planning, commercial support, stakeholder management and construction delivery across a range of infrastructure projects.

Role and responsibilities

As our Rail Coordinator Project Manager, you will:

• Coordinate rail assurance activities, engineering processes, design reviews and buildability assessments.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements, company procedures and industry standards, including Network Rail requirements.
• Review and manage project documentation including RAMS, drawings, Work Package Plans and assurance submissions.
• Support tender submissions by providing advice on methodology, buildability, programme and health & safety requirements.
• Develop and monitor programmes, project milestones, resource plans and critical-path activities.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractor resources to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Support commercial reporting, valuations, forecasting and cost control activities.
• Ensure construction activities are delivered in accordance with approved plans, procedures and legislation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and project partners.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation and lessons learned across projects and teams.

What you'll be doing

You'll be leading the coordination of technical, operational and commercial activities across live rail and infrastructure projects, ensuring all aspects of delivery align with programme, quality and safety expectations.

Working with multidisciplinary teams, you'll identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, manage project changes and provide assurance that work is being delivered to the highest standards. You'll also contribute to the future success of the business through stakeholder engagement, business development support and continuous improvement initiatives.

What we're looking for

We're looking for an organised and commercially aware Project Manager with experience delivering rail, civils, structures or highways infrastructure projects.

You'll be comfortable managing multiple priorities, coordinating stakeholders and leading project teams in a high-pressure environment while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality and performance.

Your skills and experience

As our Rail Coordinator Project Manager, you'll ideally have:

• Demonstrable experience in Project Management within rail, civil engineering, structures or infrastructure environments.
• Experience in resource planning, programme management and budget control.
• Strong stakeholder and subcontractor management skills.
• Knowledge of risk management, scope management and project controls.
• Design management experience and an understanding of construction project delivery.
• Knowledge of NEC and/or JCT forms of contract.
• Experience working within rail, structures or highways infrastructure projects.
• Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• A degree-level qualification, HNC, HND or equivalent experience.
• A valid PTS certification would be advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence.

What in it for you?

At FM Conway, you'll join a business that values expertise, innovation and professional development. We offer the opportunity to work on challenging projects that make a real impact on the UK's infrastructure while developing your career within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Alongside a competitive salary, you'll receive:

• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company pension.
• Life assurance.
• Healthcare.
• Car allowance.
• Company bonus.
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Ongoing training and career development
• Cycle to work scheme
• Internal progression opportunities.
• Shopping discounts through our Rewarding Great People platform.
• Health and wellbeing support, including 24-hour advice lines and access to our Mental Health First Aiders.

If you're passionate about delivering exceptional projects and developing your career within a supportive and forward-thinking business, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today. Build your future. Deliver projects that make a difference.

FM Conway is required to verify the right to work in the UK for all successful candidates. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory right-to-work checks.

Please note that FM Conway is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must therefore have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship from FM Conway, either now or in the future.

FM Conway is an award-winning equal opportunities employer. We recognise that our workforce should reflect our diverse communities and we are proudly committed to creating an inclusive culture in which we celebrate and value individuals from all walks of life. EDI-Strategy

At our heart we are a business that recognises and embraces individuality, so if you are excited about this role but you are unsure if you meet all of the criteria, we encourage you to apply anyway as you may still be the right candidate for this or another role we are recruiting for.

We believe in people, not algorithms. Thats why every application is personally reviewed by a member of our Recruitment Team - never by AI.

We look forward to receiving your application!