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Project Manager (Northern) Manchester

Date:  4 Nov 2026
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Location: 

MANCHESTER, GB

ABOUT CAF

 

Innovation is in our DNA - we thrive on pushing boundaries and adapting to new challenges with a flexible approach. Proud to be a global leader, our fast-paced growth provides exciting opportunities for our team and the community.

 

Committed to maintaining trains and trams, our mission is to enhance vehicle safety and reliability. Our ultimate goal is to deliver a comfortable, dependable, and sustainable commuting experience for all passengers.

 

Based out of multiple locations across the UK, our 24/7 operation means we’re always on hand to deliver reliable technical support. Utilising the latest digital technology, we strive to enhance dependability, helping people to get to where they need to be!

 

We wouldn’t be where we are without our people. Working together as a team, we strive to achieve great things while supporting each other to thrive along the way. We’re going places, so apply today and become part of our exciting journey.

 

What can you expect from CAF?

 

  • Positive Work Environment: You will work in a positive environment, based on mutual respect and team spirit.
  • Professional Development: Our projects are often measured in years, sometimes decades, giving you and the organisation a future.
  • Learning and Autonomy: We will encourage you to work autonomously, being able to propose and decide 'what' and 'how'.
  • Security and Reliability: CAF has been working for over 100 years on a path that stretches into the future, giving you the security you need.
  • Cutting-edge technology: You will work with the latest technologies, facing the challenge of devising innovative approaches and solutions every day.

 

 

What will be your role in the company? 

 

The Project Manager is responsible for coordinating and overseeing local project activities, acting as the key liaison between local stakeholders and headquarters. This role ensures the successful delivery of installation activities by monitoring progress, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring deadlines are achieved.

 

Your roles and responsibilities:

 

  • Coordinate local stakeholders, including the customer, certification bodies, logistics companies and operators.
  • Act as the main interface between local teams and headquarters.
  • Continuously monitor and supervise installation activities to ensure quality standards and deadlines are met.
  • Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and safety standards.
  • Coordinate technical discussions with engineering, safety, quality, certification and rolling stock teams.

  

 

What salary will you be paid in the role?

 

As a Real Living Wage Employer, we are proud to pay competitively at CAF. For this role you will be offered a salary in the region of £55,000 and £65,000 per annum.  

 

 

What will make you successful in this position?  

 

To succeed in this role, you will need:

 

  • Degree in Telecommunications Engineering or a similar technical background.
  • Proven experience in ERTMS project management, preferably involving onboard systems.
  • At least 5 years of experience in the railway sector.
  • Experience in ERTMS retrofit and modernization projects is highly desirable.
  • Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
  • Strong knowledge of signalling systems and integration processes.
  • Understanding of system integration, requirements management and change management.
  • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and ensure compliance with certification requirements.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to interface effectively with customers, certification bodies and assessors.
  • Proactive, problem-solving mindset, with a structured approach to risk management.
  • Ability to work effectively in international and multicultural environments.

 

 

ABOUT WHAT WE OFFER 

 

A Real Living Wage employer and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, RSSB Mental Health Charter and Women in Rail EDI Charter, we’ve a lot to shout about at CAF.

 

Creating a culture of inclusivity and belonging is really important to us and we’re proud to offer our people a range of benefits to support wellbeing including 25 days annual leave, an excellent workplace pension scheme (with up to 10% contribution from us), not forgetting to mention our generous health care cash plan and Bike2Work scheme just to name a few!

 

Looking for career development? Our Professional Sponsorship scheme will help you to achieve your goals while our Flexible Working policy and Family Friendly culture mean everyone is supported to thrive at CAF. 

 

As a socially responsible business, we offer paid volunteering days and promote a variety of social value initiatives, including tree-planting, company-wide donation drives, and providing support to the homeless community and refugees. We’re creating waves of positive change through delivering meaningful social value impact on and off the tracks!

 

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