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C4/C6 Rail Project Manager {Rail, Heavy Engineering}

Ernest Gordon RecruitmentCardiff County, Wales🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 26 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This on-site role offers a competitive salary of £50,000-£60,000 and the chance to lead impactful heavy engineering projects within a reputable, growing rail business. You'll thrive here if you're a dedicated C4/C6 Rail Project Manager with a strong background, eager to contribute to challenging projects and develop your career within a supportive environment. Apply today to join this exciting phase of expansion and advance your expertise in the rail industry.

Quick Overview

Salary
£50k - £60k/yr
Work Type
On Site
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

C4/C6 Rail Project Manager {Rail, Heavy Engineering}

Cardiff

£50,000 to £60,000 + Company Benefits + 26 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + More

Are you a C4/C6 Rail Project Manager looking to join a leading Rail business as they experience a new and exciting period of growth and expansion.

Do you want to join a business with a solid reputation, value its employees as well as have exciting and challenging projects to work on.

On offer, is the exciting opportunity for a C4/C6 Rail Project Manager to join a well know name in the Rail Industry. With a history spanning over 30 years, this business has grown to be a recognised name when it comes to TfW for its high standards of work, as well as its opportunities to train and develop employees offering great long-term career opportunities.

In this role, the successful C4/C6 Rail Project Manager would be responsible for the general mobilization and delivery of the heavy maintenance and rolling stock overhaul projects. Leading projects end to end and providing clear direction, coordination and control across the projects. Acting will full accountability, the C4/C6 Rail Project Manager plans, monitors and executes delivery through effective day-to-day management of the overall project.

The ideal C4/C6 Rail Project Manager would come from a Rail background and be looking to join a well-established and growing rail and heavy engineering business in Cardiff.

The Role:

  • Manage Contracts, track scopes, set KPIs, and report to stakeholders.
  • Plan Lifecycles, create delivery schedules and block plans for operations.
  • Lead Teams, collaborate with production to ensure safe, on-time delivery.
  • Control Finances, budget, track project margins, and enhance cost efficiencies.
  • Mitigate Risks, identify health and safety risks with the HSE manager.
  • Manage Changes, coordinate project variations and support heavy maintenance managers.
  • Engage Stakeholders, run internal and customer meetings to align objectives.

The Person:

  • Tracked record running C4 or C6 Projects.
  • Local to Cardiff.
  • Work on site 5 days a week.

Keywords: Project Manager, Project Management, Project Coordinator, Project Coordination, C4, C6, Rail, Engineering, Heavy Engineering

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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