Project Manager

Location

Milton Keynes, GB

Department Name

MH Industry Weather Response (552341) G3

About Network Rail

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Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter

At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. Click here to learn more.

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If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Vacancy Details

Duration: Permanent.

Location: This role is based in The Quadrant MK. This role is a full-time opportunity, flexible working patterns will be considered. For Quadrant: MK, you must live within 90 minutes.

Band & Salary: Band 3B (£46,701 - £55,411)

Brief Description

We are seeking a dedicated project manager to join our Weather and Climate Directorate! This is an exciting opportunity at the intersection of infrastructure, sustainability, and operational resilience. In this role, you'll help shape and deliver projects that support delivery of the Greener Railway Strategy at a national level, collaborating with colleagues across Regions and Functions to support delivery of Climate Change Adaptation Pathways and Weather Resilience and Climate Change Adaptation (WRCCA) plans and range of other analysis and business improvement initiatives.

About The Role (External)

About the team...

Network Rail is at the forefront of climate change adaptation in rail globally and we are leading exciting projects which will impact the way we run the railway for many years to come. Join our multi-skilled, dynamic team as a Project Manager and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the UK rail industry. In the weather and climate directorate we lead the rail industry in adapting the railway to a changing climate. We are the centre of excellence for managing weather and climate impacts in all their forms – providing services, assurance and leadership to each region of Great Britain including infrastructure and train operators.

We use our expertise and skill to deliver the tools, processes and change required to make the British rail network resilient to an ever-changing climate – today, tomorrow and 100 years from now. Working with a very broad range of stakeholders – from local people to government – we depend on strong communicators who can manage and influence others effectively to deliver the best possible outcomes for our passengers and freight users.

What does the average day look like?

Project management in weather resilience and climate change adaptation relies on strong teamwork and clear communication to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders. You will lead projects from the planning stage through to delivery, making sure timelines and performance targets are met. This is a very varied workload that requires balancing competing priorities, clearly defining tasks, and closely monitoring progress.

You will manage projects that help adapt Britain’s railway to a changing climate, making it stronger, safer, and better able to cope with extreme weather now and in the future. On a typical day, you may plan and deliver projects by creating action plans, tracking progress, and keeping work on time and within budget. You will identify risks, solve problems, and develop practical solutions to improve resilience and climate adaptation. The role involves working closely with engineers, operators, regulators, and industry partners to address shared challenges, as well as coordinating forums, collaborating on projects, and building strong working relationships.

You will also support knowledge sharing by helping to embed climate adaptation into everyday business activities and raising awareness across teams. Part of the role includes assessing and clearly communicating trade-offs, proactively responding to stakeholder needs, and encouraging engagement across different forums. By leading strategic initiatives, you will build effective relationships that support national progress for passengers and freight. In addition, you will contribute to the wider weather and climate programme, which offers strong opportunities for personal development and growth.

This role suits someone who enjoys variety, values collaboration, and wants their work to make a lasting difference to how millions of people travel every day.

Who are we looking for?

Are you ready to make a difference in people’s lives? At Network Rail, we are ensuring safe and efficient transportation of passengers and freight across the country. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. To accomplish this, we aim to be an open, diverse and inclusive workplace, utilising the skills and expertise of our talented workforce. Role modelling collaboration and communication across our industry partners will be second nature. If you are passionate about making a significant impact in a strong team, then this opportunity is for you!

This role is perfectly suited to someone who thrives in a collaborative, impact-driven environment. You’ll engage with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders - from engineering teams and climate scientists to government agencies and other infrastructure operators - to ensure adaptation actions are joined-up, effective, and informed by the latest climate science

Essential Criteria

• Proven experience in project management, including planning, delivering, and tracking complex projects
• A formal qualification in project, programme, and/or portfolio management

Demonstrable experience of managing a wide range of stakeholders

Strong communication skills, with the ability to align diverse teams

Cost management and commercial experience, including post-contract management

Comfortable working with data, budgets, timelines, and performance targets

Proven analytical skills and a strong problem-solving mindset

Ability to turn strategic objectives into practical solutions

Collaborative, proactive, and motivated by making a positive impact on Britain’s railway

Willingness to learn quickly

Any offer of employment will be conditional upon holding a visa with full right to work in the UK (e.g. Dependent Visa)

Where sponsorship is required, this can only be provided where immigration rules are met.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of, or interest in, weather resilience, climate change adaptation, environment and sustainability, resilience planning, or infrastructure risk management
• Experience of working within the public sector
  
  
  

How To Apply (External)

Please see attached job description for full details.

Additional Information…

Closing date: 4 th February 2026. However, early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the advert early based on application volumes.

Next Steps: Interviews will be held W/C 16 th February, depending on business requirements.

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

If you require any support with your application, please click here for contact details.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information

Some of our great benefits:

🌍 Flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered.

🌞 Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.

🎁 Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.

Defined benefit pension scheme

🚂 75% subsidy on train tickets.

🎟️ Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.

🕊️ Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.

Plus more….