Job Description

Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Merseyrail Asset Management Team as an

Asset Project Manager

. We are looking for a highly motivated, flexible, and committed individual to lead the delivery of construction and infrastructure projects across the Merseyrail network.

You will coordinate internal resources and third parties for the delivery and management of project and statutory compliance processes. This role supports the Asset Management Team across a wide variety of improvement schemes and ensures projects meet all safety, environmental, budget, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end delivery of construction projects across the Merseyside Rail network Manage project scope, budget, schedule, and quality assurance. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, and third-party stakeholders. Prepare and present reports, risk assessments, and progress updates. Manage procurement and contract administration. Oversee site activities and ensure compliance with rail industry standards. Resolve project issues and implement corrective actions.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

You will be a strong communicator with excellent organisational and people skills. You are proactive, solutions-focused, and adapt well under pressure. You bring energy, professionalism, and the ability to juggle multiple projects while maintaining high standards.

Experience managing construction projects within the railway infrastructure. Familiarity with CDM Regulations 2015. Strong track record in budget management and delivering complex projects. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Health & Safety qualification such as IOSH, NEBOSH, or other suitable competence. Experience in Construction Contract Administration (NEC, JCT, etc.) Competence in planning works, understanding critical path and programme/schedule analysis. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project)

Why Merseyrail?

Our people are at the heart of our success. We rely on every employee to help deliver the best possible experience for our customers, and that's why we believe in recognising and rewarding great work. When you join Merseyrail, you'll have access to an extensive and competitive range of benefits designed to support you both professionally and personally.

What we can offer you

Final salary pension scheme

Free staff travel on our network

- unlimited free travel on Transport UK train operators, and Northern Rail

Discounted national rail travel

- 75% discount on other train services across the UK, expanding to Europe after one year of service

Family rail travel

- your partner and dependents can also benefit from rail travel passes

Health Shield membership

- access discounted health and holistic care services

Access to GP Anytime

- speak face-to-face with a qualified GP, whenever you need to

Hapi benefits portal

- enjoy savings on shopping, lifestyle and holidays

Wedding celebrations

- take an extra day off if you get married on a working day

Employee achievement and long service awards

- we take pride in recognising and celebrating your contributions

Involvement in major city events

- play a key role in keeping our city moving during major events, working together as one team

Important: Merseyrail reserves the right to close the advert before the published closing date if high volumes of applications are received. In this situation partially completed applications will not be progressed forward or given extra time to complete.



"As an equal opportunities employer, Merseyrail particularly welcomes applications from Black, Asian, Minority, Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds as they are currently underrepresented. All appointments will be made on merit of skill and experience relative to the role."

About Merseyrail

Merseyrail stands out as one of the most punctual and reliable rail networks in the UK. Over the last 15 years, we consistently achieve customer satisfaction scores above 90%, winning multiple national awards for our exceptional customer service and punctuality! With around 1,200 employees, we recognise that our team members play a vital role in our ongoing success. We're committed to investing in the development of our people and fostering inclusive practices that empower everyone at Merseyrail to reach their full potential.

As a self-contained network, we proudly offer the most affordable fares in the country. We operate over 600 regular services daily to 69 stations throughout the Liverpool City Region, with our four underground stations running trains every few minutes. On average, more than 90,000 passengers travel with us weekdays, and Liverpool Central station ranks among the busiest stations outside of London.

We've modernised significantly in recent years, with our new state-of-the-art trains now on the network. These brand-new electric and environmentally friendly trains, designed specifically for the Merseyrail network, feature pioneering sliding step technology, making us one of the most accessible networks in the UK. We've also refurbished many of our city centre stations, achieving step-free access at two-thirds of Merseyrail stations. We are working closely with the LCRCA to achieve our Metro Mayor's vision of a step-free network by 2030. We're also developing use of online ticketing in the near future, to then be followed by the introduction of barriers requiring just a tap of a contactless bank card.

We are actively engaged in the continuous development of our network. In 2023 we opened Headbolt Lane station, which extends the Kirkby line and benefits many additional passengers in the local area. Additionally, plans are underway for a new station, Liverpool Baltic Station, located just south of Liverpool City Centre. This station will serve the Baltic Quarter, the city's fastest-growing area, which is recognised as one of the UK's coolest neighbourhoods.