Project Manager - Maintenance of Way

Key Responsibilities Project Management Lead and manage all Maintenance of Way activities, including track, turnouts, ballast, drainage systems, and trackside assets. Develop and implement maintenance strategies, work schedules, and project execution plans. Ensure maintenance works are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Monitor project performance through KPIs and provide regular progress reports to senior management and clients. Identify and mitigate project risks and operational challenges. Operations & Maintenance Oversee preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance activities. Ensure track inspections are conducted in accordance with maintenance standards and regulatory requirements. Review asset condition data and implement improvement initiatives to enhance asset reliability and lifecycle performance. Coordinate track possessions and access arrangements with railway operations teams. Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Promote a strong safety culture across all maintenance activities. Ensure compliance with railway safety standards, company procedures, and client requirements. Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions. Conduct safety audits, toolbox talks, and risk assessments. Stakeholder Management Act as the primary interface with clients, consultants, regulators, and subcontractors. Attend project review meetings and provide technical and operational updates. Manage client expectations and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction. Financial & Commercial Management Manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost control measures. Review and approve subcontractor performance and invoices. Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and cost reduction. Support contract administration and change management processes. Team Leadership Lead multidisciplinary maintenance teams, supervisors, engineers, and planners. Develop workforce plans and training requirements. Conduct performance evaluations and mentor team members. Foster collaboration and continuous improvement within the team.

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Railway Engineering, or a related discipline. Master's Degree or PMP certification is preferred. Professional railway certifications are advantageous.

Lead and manage all Maintenance of Way activities (track, turnouts, ballast, drainage systems, trackside assets). Develop and implement maintenance strategies, work schedules, and project execution plans. Ensure maintenance works are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Monitor project performance through KPIs and provide regular progress reports to senior management and clients. Identify and mitigate project risks and operational challenges. Oversee preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance activities. Ensure track inspections are conducted in accordance with maintenance standards and regulatory requirements. Review asset condition data and implement improvement initiatives to enhance asset reliability and lifecycle performance. Coordinate track possessions and access arrangements with railway operations teams. Promote a strong safety culture across all maintenance activities; ensure compliance with railway safety standards, company procedures, and client requirements; lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions; conduct safety audits, toolbox talks, and risk assessments. Act as the primary interface with clients, consultants, regulators, and subcontractors; attend project review meetings and provide technical and operational updates; manage client expectations and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction. Manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost control measures; review and approve subcontractor performance and invoices; identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and cost reduction; support contract administration and change management processes. Lead multidisciplinary maintenance teams, supervisors, engineers, and planners; develop workforce plans and training requirements; conduct performance evaluations and mentor team members; foster collaboration and continuous improvement within the team.