Scheme Project Manager
- Posted 02 February 2026
- Salary £280 - 350 per day
- LocationNorth Yorkshire
- Job type Contract - Full Time
- Discipline Rail
- ReferenceJO0000064169
Job description
Scheme Project Managers (x3) & Assistant Project Manager (x1) - Network Rail Asset Protection
Rates:
·Scheme PM - £350 per day (Inside IR35)
·Assistant PM - £280 per day (Inside IR35)
Location: Must be based within 80 miles of York (as the crow flies)
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days office/site, 3 days from home
Duration: Ongoing
Expenses: Travel from York office to site locations covered
We are supporting a client who has secured a major framework on Network Rail schemes and is looking to appoint three Scheme Project Managers and one Assistant Project Manager to support delivery across Asset Protection (ASPRO) projects.
These are client-side roles providing engineering assurance to third-party organisations delivering works on or near Network Rail infrastructure. Candidates must have prior Network Rail experience and a strong understanding of possession planning and asset protection processes.
Key Responsibilities:
·Act as client-side PM/APM on Network Rail Asset Protection schemes
·Provide engineering assurance for third-party works
·Ensure compliance with Network Rail standards, processes and governance
·Manage project interfaces and stakeholder engagement
·Support possession planning and booking activities
·Oversee programme, risk, cost and reporting requirements (level dependent on role)
Requirements:
·Previous experience as a Scheme PM or APM on Network Rail projects
·Client-side or consultancy experience
·Asset Protection (ASPRO) experience preferred (rail experience essential)
·Understanding of possession planning and rail delivery processes
·Strong stakeholder management and assurance capability
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing framework with long-term continuity of work supporting Network Rail schemes.