Project Manager (Change)
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Location
York, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
6/24/2025
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Description
Location
York, GB
Department Name
IN Finance, Quality and Risk (457150) G2
About Network Rail
Key Information
Role: Project Manager (Change)
Salary: £46,701 to £53,589 per annum
Location: York, Leeds, or Manchester with some travel between all locations when required
Contract Type: Full time, permanent
Office Requirement: Hybrid. Minimum of 3 days a week per week in the office
Important Information: Candidates who are successful at the sift stage will be invited to attend formal, competency-based interviews, scheduled to take place week commencing 7 th July in York
28 days annual leave + bank holidays
Employees will be entitled to a discretionary 75% discount off leisure travel this includes off peak and super off-peak tickets. Employees will also be entitled to 75% discount on season tickets.
Network Rail Benefits – To find out about what benefits we offer, click here
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.
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.
If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!
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
Brief Description
Lead and co-ordinate initiatives across the Transpennine Route Upgrade Programme aimed at delivering cost reduction and operational efficiency. Responsible for managing the cost efficiency tracker system, overseeing internal and external reporting processes, and acting as the primary point of contact for Department for Transport (DfT) client engagement on efficiency matters. Accountable for tracking progress against programme-wide cost efficiency targets, ensuring alignment with innovation, sustainability, and business improvement initiatives. Drive collaboration by capturing and sharing lessons learnt both within the programme and across the wider industry.
About The Role (External)
Some of the key accountabilities of this role are:
We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Project Manager (Change) to join the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) – one of the UK's most ambitious rail infrastructure programmes. This is a pivotal role for a strategic thinker who thrives in complex, multi-stakeholder environments and is passionate about driving value and efficiency across major projects. Some of the key attributes of the Ideal Candidate:
We are an inclusive employer of choice, Disability Confident Leader ! We encourage people to work flexibly and welcome applications from everyone Click here for more information .
Vi sit Evenbreak’s Career Hive should you need accessibility support to apply. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please contact [email protected] .
Network Rail Benefits - To find out about what benefits we offer, click here
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information
Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do, safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. You should be able to demonstrate your personal commitment to safety and awareness in your application.
Salary: £46,701 to £53,589 per annum
Closing date: 6 th July 2025. Late applications will not be accepted. We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date based on application volumes.
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information
York, GB
Department Name
IN Finance, Quality and Risk (457150) G2
About Network Rail
Key Information
Role: Project Manager (Change)
Salary: £46,701 to £53,589 per annum
Location: York, Leeds, or Manchester with some travel between all locations when required
Contract Type: Full time, permanent
Office Requirement: Hybrid. Minimum of 3 days a week per week in the office
Important Information: Candidates who are successful at the sift stage will be invited to attend formal, competency-based interviews, scheduled to take place week commencing 7 th July in York
28 days annual leave + bank holidays
Employees will be entitled to a discretionary 75% discount off leisure travel this includes off peak and super off-peak tickets. Employees will also be entitled to 75% discount on season tickets.
Network Rail Benefits – To find out about what benefits we offer, click here
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.
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.
If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!
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
Brief Description
Lead and co-ordinate initiatives across the Transpennine Route Upgrade Programme aimed at delivering cost reduction and operational efficiency. Responsible for managing the cost efficiency tracker system, overseeing internal and external reporting processes, and acting as the primary point of contact for Department for Transport (DfT) client engagement on efficiency matters. Accountable for tracking progress against programme-wide cost efficiency targets, ensuring alignment with innovation, sustainability, and business improvement initiatives. Drive collaboration by capturing and sharing lessons learnt both within the programme and across the wider industry.
About The Role (External)
Some of the key accountabilities of this role are:
- Holding periodic reviews to keep momentum and all areas of the business accountable for delivering to the cost and efficiency Target which includes Senior Leaders and Executive Sponsors
- Manage the production and application of opportunity management plans for cost and efficiency targets
- Deliver regular progress reports on cost efficiency and opportunity targets achievement, including escalation of relevant blockers, risks and issues, to Senior Leaders and Executive Sponsors
- Support the delivery partners in disseminating lessons learnt.
- Promote and monitor the use of efficiency improvement methods.
- Lead and develop multi-disciplinary teams including commercial, programme controls, engineering, and others to identify solutions to client requirements and establish a robust baseline plan.
- Support Finance in the fishbone reporting to ensure all cost and efficiency are suitably evidenced
- Establish, and implement where necessary, improvements to the opportunity management plan
- Working with the data team to improve the Power BI programme wide Business improvement tracker
- Support Train Operator colleagues in upskilling their business to embed and efficiency and forecasting culture
- Relevant experience in the successful management of major and complex change projects.
- Experience of applying project methodologies
- Member of project association
- Commercial and financial awareness
- Knowledge of the principles of investment processes and procedures
- Knowledge of/experience in the UK rail industry.
We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Project Manager (Change) to join the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) – one of the UK's most ambitious rail infrastructure programmes. This is a pivotal role for a strategic thinker who thrives in complex, multi-stakeholder environments and is passionate about driving value and efficiency across major projects. Some of the key attributes of the Ideal Candidate:
- Strategic Leadership : An ability to define, develop, and deliver an Efficiency and Opportunity Management Plan that aligns with programme goals and drives measurable outcomes.
- Collaborative Mindset : A natural facilitator who fosters a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement across delivery partners and stakeholders.
- Analytical Acumen : Strong capability in reporting key performance indicators, identifying trends, and translating data into actionable insights.
- Proactive Risk Management : Skilled in escalating blockers and risks early, with a solutions-focused approach to resolving issues and maintaining momentum.
- Commercial Awareness : An understanding of cost management principles, value engineering, and the commercial drivers of large-scale infrastructure programmes.
- Excellent Communicator : Able to engage confidently with senior stakeholders, presenting complex information clearly and persuasively. Desirable experience & skills
- Experience in cost and efficiency roles within major infrastructure or rail programmes.
- Strong knowledge of project controls, cost forecasting, and performance reporting.
- Familiarity with public sector governance and assurance frameworks.
- Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams in a matrix environment.
We are an inclusive employer of choice, Disability Confident Leader ! We encourage people to work flexibly and welcome applications from everyone Click here for more information .
Vi sit Evenbreak’s Career Hive should you need accessibility support to apply. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please contact [email protected] .
Network Rail Benefits - To find out about what benefits we offer, click here
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information
Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do, safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. You should be able to demonstrate your personal commitment to safety and awareness in your application.
Salary: £46,701 to £53,589 per annum
Closing date: 6 th July 2025. Late applications will not be accepted. We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date based on application volumes.
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information
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