Project Manager - CDM

Who We Are

Transpennine Route Upgrade

The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) is a £10.7 billion Programme of activities that is improving the railway between York and Manchester via Leeds and Huddersfield.

Stretching across the North of England, this key 76-mile Transpennine railway serves 23 stations, crosses over and dips under 285 bridges and viaducts, passes through six miles of tunnels, and crosses over 11 level crossings.

Proposed improvements as will deliver a hard-working, reliable railway for passengers, allowing for trains with more seats, more services and faster journey times.

For more information visit www.theTRUpgrade.co.uk

Role: Project Manager

Salary: £46,701 to £55,411 per annum

Location: Manchester, Leeds or York

Contract Type: Temporary. 12 months secondment with the potential to be extended or made permanent

Office Requirement: Hybrid. Minimum 3 days per week working from the office, including travel between project offices and sites.

Important Information: Candidates who are successful at the sift stage will be invited to attend a face-to-face competency-based interview. Interviews are expected to commence from 10th August 2026.

About the role

To lead the safe delivery of projects to achieve cost, time and quality objectives within corporate guidelines and to develop appropriate delivery and supply strategies and plans for specific projects.

The role holder will support the Principal Programme Sponsor in overseeing CDM (2015) client duties across the TRU programme, providing assurance, governance and coordination activities to support compliance

They will apply a consistent approach to CDM client duties across a major and complex programme, working at all stages of the project lifecycle concurrently and with multiple supply chain partners and appointed duty holders.

They will ensure compliance with CDM (2015) client duty regulations and will work with TRU programme safety and assurance leads to support audits and identify and support corrective actions, risks and improvement opportunities. The role will propagate consistent CDM best practice across the programme, including continuous review of management plans and supporting reporting and escalation into periodic programme safety reviews.

The ideal candidate will be organised, self-motivated and capable of working across multiple projects, locations, and teams concurrently, building strong working relationships with each. They will be able to demonstrate knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015, supported by a relevant Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience, and be competent to undertake Client Responsible Person duties independently.

Some of the key accountabilities of this role are:

Deliver the project(s) safely to time, cost and quality, in accordance with the Guide to Railway Investment Projects (GRIP), applicable Railway Group, Network Rail company standards and other specific legislation including construction design management (CDM) Regulations.

Monitor ongoing compliance with CDM (2015) Regulations across projects, taking reasonable steps to ensure duty holders discharge their duties in accordance with CDM requirements.

Ensure the appropriate appointment of competent duty holders (Client, Principal Designer and Principal Contractor) at the required time, and facilitate their effective cooperation, coordination and communication.

Establish and support structured Client, Principal Contractor and Principal Designer periodic reviews on a project basis, collating and presenting relevant client information for governance purposes, including instructed change, change papers, duty holder status and key client issues.

Provide detailed input for compilation of the business plan and production of programme / project plans.

Control project change, risks and contingency within the project life cycle and provide all cost, contingency and programme details to enable the Sponsor to obtain authorisation for portfolios / programmes / projects.

Provide a safe working environment in the execution of work directly under the post holder's responsibility, including development of project safety plans and other associated documentation.

Discharge Network Rail's CDM related duties as required by company process.

Identify training needs in safety, technical and management areas for the personnel reporting to the post holder and contribute to their personal development.

Establish and manage collaborative cross-functional virtual teams to deliver change projects, where appropriate.

What's in it for you

Here are a few of the benefits we offer

28-day annual leave with the option to buy and sell days

Choice of pension schemes

75% discretionary discount of leisure travel for you and your family

Private Healthcare

5 days paid volunteer or carers leave

Up to 75% subsidised Rail and Underground travel

Gym Pass -access to gyms across UK

My Benefits platform- giving national and local retail discount

Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know and we'll do our best to assist you.

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here . We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.

Network Rail adheres to a structured pay framework, any salary offered will be within the pay range advertised. If your current salary is above the maximum shown you will transfer into the new role on your current base pay. For more information refer to your pay.

This vacancy is Band 3.B, salary: £46,701 to £55,411 per annum

Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision .

Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please contact TRUResourcing@networkrail.co.uk .

Your experience and skills

The ideal candidate will be organised, self-motivated and capable of working across multiple projects, locations, and teams concurrently, building strong working relationships with each. They will be able to demonstrate knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015, supported by a relevant Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience, and be competent to undertake Client Responsible Person duties independently.

We need you to have:

Degree or equivalent

Relevant successful experience in project management

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Detailed knowledge of safety regulations (particularly CDM)

Team leader capable of motivating the team

Commercial and financial understanding and knowledge

Membership of the Association for Project Management or other professional body

It would be advantageous:

Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Knowledge of investment processes and procedures

Knowledge and understanding of project and contract management

For information about the process please contact TRUResourcing@networkrail.co.uk .

Key Information

Vacancy Details

Number of Positions:

1

Hours:

Full Time

Salary:

£46,701 - £56,963

Location:

Manchester Square One, Manchester

Geographical Area:

Multiple Locations

Closing Date:

30-JUL-2026

Job Category:

Business, Commercial and Project Management

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