As part of the Transport UK Group, West Midlands Trains delivers around 1,300 train journeys a day, for more than 60 million passengers a year, across our two brands - West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway.

We are committed to delivering a safe and reliable train service, by investing in our fleet of trains, stations and employees. As part of this investment, we are looking to recruit a Property Project Manager, on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to join the team. You will collaborate closely with other teams to deliver a portfolio of projects ranging in size, scope and budget.

As such you will be an initiative-taking, experienced PM with a background in a similar industry, who’s willing to get stuck into the detail and roll your sleeves up where necessary. You will also be expected to deputise for the Program Manager as and when required.

What does the job involve?

• Manage property project portfolios and teams to deliver customer service within budget and aligned with strategic goals.
• Lead teams, set objectives, recruit, develop staff, and communicate project vision for complex infrastructure projects.
• Oversee procurement, contractual negotiations, governance structures, and stakeholder management processes.
• Manage risks, cost plans, quality assurance, monitoring, and control processes throughout project lifecycles.
• Develop and maintain project plans, feasibility studies, and work breakdown structures using methodologies like PRINCE2.
• Organize reviews, implement lessons learned, and lead change control to optimize time, cost, and quality.

What skills and experience do I need to do the job?

• Project Management Qualification: Possesses a recognized project management certification, demonstrating expertise in planning, execution, and delivery.
• Rail Industry Experience: Familiar with the unique challenges and requirements of rail projects, including compliance with relevant industry standards.
• Main Contractor Background: Experience working for a main contractor, ensuring the successful delivery of projects from inception to completion.
• Multi-Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, showcasing strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Diverse Project Scales: Skilled in overseeing projects of varying sizes and budgets, up to £3–4 million, ensuring effective resource allocation and cost control.
• Safety Expertise: Deep understanding of safety regulations, ensuring compliance and promoting a safe working environment throughout project lifecycles.

What are the salary and benefits?

• Salary of up to £65,000 depending on experience
• Final salary pension – one of the best pension schemes available
• Free travel on all our trains and those of other train companies within our parent group company - for you, your partner, and any dependent children
• Hybrid working – office based 2-3 days a week
• 75% off all other train company travel tickets
• Retail discounts
• Career development opportunities

Due to the volume of applications we receive the advert may close earlier than the published closing date. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds and ensure no-one receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender, race/ethnicity, religion, belief and sexual orientation.

Applications will be considered from colleagues with 6 months experience, after completion of their probationary period and a full check of absence and disciplinary records.