Senior Project Manager - Rail and Roads

Bedford, United KingdomFull-timePosted Jul 9, 2026
Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Senior Project Manager - Rail and RoadsFull-timeBusiness Segment: Universal Destinations & Experiences HQCompany DescriptionNBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.Job DescriptionFor Universal ​United Kingdom Resort ​(UUKR), The Senior Project Manager, Rail, Roadways & Bridges is responsible for the planning, design, delivery, and commissioning of rail, roadway, bridge, and associated transportation infrastructure projects supporting the Entertainment Resort Complex (ERC). The role provides leadership and oversight throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring infrastructure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with approved quality, operational, regulatory, and guest experience requirements. This includes managing project strategy, budgets, schedules, procurement, risk, change control, and stakeholder engagement across multiple concurrent projects. Working closely with local authorities, statutory bodies, transport agencies, utility providers, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders, the Senior Project Manager is responsible for securing required approvals, managing project interfaces, and coordinating infrastructure works to support the successful delivery of the wider ERC programme. The role also ensures effective project governance, commercial management, and reporting while proactively identifying and mitigating risks to achieve project objectives.Lead the planning and delivery of Universal-led road, rail, and bridge infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with CDM (Construction Design and Management) Regulations, statutory requirements, and the Special Development Order (SDO). Work closely with local authorities and regulatory bodies to obtain the approvals, permits, and licenses required to support project delivery. Oversee the integration of construction activities associated with third-party developments across the Entertainment Resort Complex (ERC), including rail stations and supporting infrastructure. Liaise with public bodies, developers, consultants, and contractor teams to coordinate project interfaces, resolve issues, and support programme objectives. Oversee overall project safety, obtain final acceptance for a contractor’s submitted safety plan, and compliance with Environment Health & Safety (EHS) standards.Manage project governance and administration processes, including project correspondence, RFIs, directives, design and construction reviews, technical submittals, meeting records, action...

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