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 projects
- Coordinating final delivery
activities to ensure successful transition into operations
- Developing and maintaining
project plans, schedules, and delivery programmes
- Managing project governance,
reporting, assurance, and project controls processes
- Overseeing project risks,
issues, actions, and dependencies through to completion
- Supporting contract
administration and commercial management activities
- Monitoring project
performance against scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives
- Ensuring compliance with
health and safety legislation, standards, and best practice
- Coordinating contractors,
technical specialists, operational teams, and key stakeholders
- Producing project reports,
completion documentation, and handover packs
- Facilitating stakeholder
meetings, progress reviews, and governance forums
- Managing relationships with
customers, third-party representatives, business leaders, and support
functions
- Supporting investment,
procurement, and governance requirements throughout project closure
- Leading project teams and
providing effective line management where required