About this role
About The Role FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking experienced Project Managers to support a rail infrastructure client in the successful close-out and handover of depot-focused projects within the Crewe and Holgate/York areas.
You will play a key role in bringing a portfolio of infrastructure and depot-related schemes through their final stages of delivery, ensuring all activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with programme governance requirements. Working within a complex rail environment, you will collaborate with operational teams, contractors, engineers, commercial teams, and senior stakeholders to manage project closure, handover, assurance, and final delivery activities.
The role will require regular site attendance within the Crewe and Holgate areas, typically two days per week, with the remainder of the time spent working remotely.
About the Role
We are seeking Scheme Project Managers with rail infrastructure and depot delivery experience to support the close-out, completion, and handover of a number of active schemes.
You will be responsible for overseeing the final phases of project delivery, ensuring all outstanding works, governance requirements, commercial activities, documentation, and operational handovers are completed successfully. Working closely with delivery teams, asset managers, operational stakeholders, contractors, and support functions, you will ensure projects are closed in a controlled and compliant manner.
The role requires strong project governance, stakeholder management, commercial awareness, health and safety knowledge, and experience operating within project environments. You will act as a key link between project delivery and operational teams, ensuring successful transition into business-as-usual operations.
Responsibilities:
Managing the close-out and handover activities for multiple depot-focused infrastructure projectsCoordinating final delivery activities to ensure successful transition into operationsDeveloping and maintaining project plans, schedules, and delivery programmesManaging project governance, reporting, assurance, and project controls processesOverseeing project risks, issues, actions, and dependencies through to completionSupporting contract administration and commercial management activitiesMonitoring project performance against scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectivesEnsuring compliance with health and safety legislation, standards, and best practiceCoordinating contractors, technical specialists, operational teams, and key stakeholdersProducing project reports, completion documentation, and handover packsFacilitating stakeholder meetings, progress reviews, and governance forumsManaging relationships with customers, third-party representatives, business leaders, and support functionsSupporting investment, procurement, and governance requirements throughout project closureLeading project teams and providing effective line management where required About You Degree educated in a relevant discipline or equivalent practical experienceMembership of, or working towards membership of, the Association for Project Management (APM) or an equivalent professional bodyProven project management experience within complex rail or infrastructure environmentsDemonstrable experience delivering projects through governance, delivery, close-out, and handover phasesStrong stakeholder engagement and communication skills across operational, technical, commercial, and customer groupsExperience managing project schedules, costs, risks, contracts, and commercial activitiesStrong analytical, evaluation, and decision-making capabilities using project data and reportingExperience leading project teams and providing line management supportKnowledge of project health and safety management, legislation, and industry best practiceExcellent planning, organisation, and delivery management skills Nice to Have
Knowledge of safety case development and assurance activitiesAPM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) or equivalent formal Project Management certificationExperience delivering depot, rail operational, or maintenance facility projectsExperience managing project completions, operational readiness, and handover activitiesExperience working within highly regulated and safety-critical environmentsKnowledge of NEC contract frameworks and contract managementExperience supporting multidisciplinary teams across engineering, operations, commercial, and programme functions About Us FDM is an award-winning global leader in tech and business talent solutions, backed by more than 35 years of industry experience. We have centres across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2500 employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer, currently listed on the FTSE4Good Index and as a 2026 Financial Times UK ‘Best Employer’.
Diversity and Inclusion
FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
Why join us
Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM careerAssignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroadOpportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your fieldAnnual leave and work-place pension