Location
London, GB
Department Name
DG Programme Manager, E&P, Indirect (820015) G1
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Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you!
About our people and the recruitment process - We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.
We're also a Disability Confident Leader employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.
We care about people, and we’re passionate about great service. We believe teamwork is key and the Anglia People Team is no exception. We have an ambitious people plan and want people that are committed to making Anglia a great place to work. You’ll need to be flexible in your approach, and keen to learn.
Please note this position is based in Chelmsford. This is a permanent opportunity.
Brief Description
Project Manager (Works Delivery) E&P leads our full portfolio of renewals, inspection and maintenance programmes. The individual is accountable for leading both our internal and subcontract teams to achieve safe, compliant and cost-effective delivery of all projects within the programme, to meet the clients requirements.
About The Role (External)
Key Accountabilities
- Accountable for delivery of a portfolio of 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.
- Lead, inspire, direct and develop specialist teams to deliver successful projects to meet route objectives for internal and external stakeholders.
- Direct and co-ordinate multi-disciplinary teams including commercial, programme controls, engineering, and others to identify cost effective solutions to client requirements, establish a robust baseline plan and manage and maintain the plan to project completion.
- Lead the identification and monitoring of project risks (threats and opportunities), and the associated planning and implementation of mitigation.Respond to previously unidentified issues that affect the programme and implement change control in collaboration with clients and contractors in accordance with NR processes.
- Responsible for the management of resource planning for current and projected work banks, including identification and management of critical resource requirements for direct labour, contingent and specialist resource, in accordance with Network Rails policies.
- Engage with and lead stakeholder relationships including internal and external parties, taking account of their levels of influence and particular interests.
- Establish and maintain governance arrangements for the delivery of projects, defining clear roles, responsibilities and accountabilities that align with organisational practice. Managing project reviews at appropriate points throughout the project lifecycle which will inform governance decisions of projects by providing evaluations of progress, performance, risk, contingency and continuing relevance.
- Accountable for the management and implementation of Construction Design Management (CDM) requirements associated with programmes to deliver compliance to regulations management and management of the Works Delivery Principal Contractors License.
- Manage and update business cases that justify projects in terms of benefits, costs and risks in collaboration with clients and support project Sponsor in preparing and maintaining project definitions.
- Lead & undertake accident investigations when remitted to by the relevant designated competent person.
Essential
- Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline or equivalent demonstrable experience
- Member of the Association for Project Management or equivalent, holding or working towards chartered status or equivalent
- In depth knowledge and previous experience of the application of Construction Design Management (CDM) regulations
- Experience and technical competence in E&P
- Excellent and demonstrable stakeholder engagement and communication skills all levels. This should include customers; 3rd party representatives, delivery teams, other business & functional leaders.
- Successful relevant experience in a project environment including demonstrable experience in team leadership, planning, contracting and delivery of projects
- Successful record of project budget management and ability to understand and interpret commercial and financial landscapes (budgets, forecasts, actual status)
- Previous experience of inspiring and leading multi-disciplinary teams to successfully deliver projects
- Successful experience in managing ambiguity in a project environment with strong evaluation and decision-making skills
- Demonstrable safety management practice in project delivery
- Detailed knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and best practice
- Successful experience in Accident Investigation
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience in the Rail Industry Sector (including application of GRIP)
- Detailed knowledge of Investment, Commercial and Procurement regulations and practices
- Formal qualifications in risk identification and assessment
- You will be a team player and a self-starter with willingness to learn, challenge and get involved
- Knowledge of Network Rail’s assets and how they are managed
How To Apply (External)
Network Rail encourages applications regardless of age, disability, marital status (including civil partnerships), pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status, sex (or gender), employment status, trade union affiliation, or other relevant factor. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. We positively support flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and home life.
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. Applicants should demonstrate their personal dedication to safety in their application!
We follow a structured pay framework: Band 3C: Salary range : £55,596 - £63,797
Please note that this role is a Permanent opportunity and is based in Chelmsford.
Closing Date: 20 th July 2025
Network Rail can offer you a rewarding career with competitive pay and excellent benefits including:
- 75% off the cost of a season ticket for travel to work
- £3270 Inner London Working Allowance
- 75% off leisure travel for you and your family
- Flexible working arrangements
- 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- A choice of contributory pension schemes
Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We're an organisation where people matter.
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About our people and the recruitment process –
We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone!
We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.
We're also a Disability Confident Leader employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.
