Scheme Project Manager (Works Delivery) [Signalling]

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About the role

Scheme Project Managers Works Delivery work across the full portfolio of Network Rail¿s Works Delivery programmes . Based in London Stratford Place, you'll be responsible for managing the safe and effective delivery of projects, supporting the Project or Programme Manager to deliver key outputs of programmes in order to meet client requirements to time, cost, quality, and performance.

Every day will be different, but key responsibilities will include:

Accountable for delivery of Works Delivery projects in a safe & environmentally responsible manner to time, cost and quality, in accordance with the Governance of Railway Investment Projects (GRIP), applicable Network Rail company standards, current legislation and procedures including HMRI guidance where appropriate.

Work closely with Project Managers to lead, inspire, direct and develop specialist teams to deliver successful projects to meet route objectives for internal and external stakeholders.

Manage and implement Construction Design Management (CDM) requirements associated with projects to deliver compliance to regulations.

Direct multi-disciplinary teams including commercial, programme controls, engineering, and others to identify solutions to client requirements and establish a robust baseline plan to manage and maintain the plans to project completion.

Identify and Implement the management of resource planning for current and projected work banks, including identification and management of critical resource requirements.

Support the Project Manager in preparing and maintaining definitions of the project requirements across the project lifecycle, as well as updating business cases that justify projects in terms of benefits, costs and risks in collaboration with clients.

Manage stakeholders, taking account of their levels of influence and particular interests.

Manage project reviews at appropriate points throughout project lifecycle which inform governance decisions of projects by identifying, monitoring and providing evaluations of progress, performance, risk (threats and opportunities) contingency, and continuing relevance. Plan and implement mitigations to them, responding to other issues that affect the projects and associated programmes.

Manage change control in collaboration with clients and contractors by establishing, and implementing where necessary, protocols to change the scope of projects and update configuration documents as required, in accordance with NR processes.

Support accident investigations when remitted to by the relevant designated competent person.

What's in it for you

Band 4C: £43,588 - £53,167

This role requires you to be office-based three days a week and travel across sites as needed.

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

Inner London Allowance £3,270

75% 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.

Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. We will share further details with you as part of your formal offer.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

For further information about the role contact Eira Davies-Johnson, Project Manager (Works Delivery) - Eira.Davies-Johnson@networkrail.co.uk, for information about the process please contact Charmaine Ager, Resourcing Business Partner - Charmaine.Ager@networkrail.co.uk.

Your experience and skills

We are looking for someone who meets the below essential criteria:

Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience

Member of the Association for Project Management or equivalent, holding or working towards chartered status or equivalent

Successful experience and detailed knowledge of the application of Construction Design Management (CDM) regulations

Demonstrable stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Successful relevant experience including experience of contracting and project delivery

In depth knowledge and previous experience of project budget management

Able to demonstrate effective evaluation and decision-making skills

Successful previous experience of safety management in project delivery

Detailed knowledge of Health and Safety legislation

Understanding of Network Rail accident investigation processes and procedures

It is not essential, but we would love it if you have:

Experience in the Rail Industry Sector (including application of GRIP)

Knowledge of Network Rail's Project, Investment, Commercial and Procurement practices

Experience in risk identification, assessment and mitigation

Flexible and pro-active approach

You will be a team player with willingness to learn, challenge and get involved

Knowledge of Network Rails assets and how they are managed

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Key Information

Vacancy Details

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Salary:

£43,588 - £53,167

Location:

London Stratford Place, London

Geographical Area:

London (Inside M25)

Closing Date:

26-AUG-2026

Job Category:

Signalling

Function:

Eastern Region

Organisation:

DG Programme Manager SPC Indirect (821090) G1

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