Scheme Project Manager
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Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
7/16/2025
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Description
Location
Blackfriars, GB
Department Name
OE KENT AD Performance and Resilience (113628) G1
About Network Rail
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. Watch our video to find out more!
We're continuing to build a diverse organisation which is representative of the people we serve. We want to harness the skills and expertise of our people and attract the best talent, to enable a safe and accessible railway for everyone. To learn why inclusion is important to us, please click here .
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.
Brief Description
As a Project Manager within the Kent Route Infrastructure Services Delivery (ISD) Team, you will play a key role in delivering Performance and Resilience (P&R) projects that directly contribute to the safety, reliability, and sustainability of the railway network. You will be responsible for managing projects through all stages of the lifecycle—from concept and planning through to delivery and close-out—ensuring that each initiative meets its objectives in a safe, inclusive, and environmentally responsible manner.
You will also support the successful delivery of the wider ISD P&R portfolio, working collaboratively with colleagues, stakeholders, and partners to drive continuous improvement and deliver meaningful outcomes for passengers, freight users, and the communities we serve.
About The Role (External)
Key Responsibilities
How To Apply (External)
Salary: £ 35582 - £ 40803
Been referred by a friend, then please complete this form
Network Rail Benefits – To find out about what benefits we offer, click here
Closing date: 29th July 2025
Please get your application in as soon as possible, we may close the advert before the listed closing date if we receive enough applications.Late applications will not be accepted.
Please note the recruitment process for this role is a Competency based interview.
We're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone!
Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader 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. You can visit Evenbreak's Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.
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 demonstrate your personal dedication to safety on your application.
Drugs and Alcohol Standard
All prospective candidates will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test.Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.
You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information
Blackfriars, GB
Department Name
OE KENT AD Performance and Resilience (113628) G1
About Network Rail
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. Watch our video to find out more!
We're continuing to build a diverse organisation which is representative of the people we serve. We want to harness the skills and expertise of our people and attract the best talent, to enable a safe and accessible railway for everyone. To learn why inclusion is important to us, please click here .
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.
Brief Description
As a Project Manager within the Kent Route Infrastructure Services Delivery (ISD) Team, you will play a key role in delivering Performance and Resilience (P&R) projects that directly contribute to the safety, reliability, and sustainability of the railway network. You will be responsible for managing projects through all stages of the lifecycle—from concept and planning through to delivery and close-out—ensuring that each initiative meets its objectives in a safe, inclusive, and environmentally responsible manner.
You will also support the successful delivery of the wider ISD P&R portfolio, working collaboratively with colleagues, stakeholders, and partners to drive continuous improvement and deliver meaningful outcomes for passengers, freight users, and the communities we serve.
About The Role (External)
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of individual projects or project components, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This includes adherence to the Guide to Railway Investment Projects (GRIP), Network Rail standards, and relevant legislation.
- Provide a professional and consistent project management service, using performance indicators and reporting tools to monitor progress and support decision-making.
- Manage the development and implementation of change projects, ensuring compliance with internal governance and industry best practices.
- Identify, assess, and manage tactical risks and changes throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring proactive mitigation and stakeholder engagement.
- Champion a safe and inclusive working environment, supporting health, safety, and wellbeing across all project activities.
- Ensure full compliance with the Investment Competence Framework, maintaining high standards of professionalism and accountability.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project management plans, ensuring clarity of scope, roles, and responsibilities.
- Take ownership of project budgets, ensuring financial targets are met and resources are used efficiently.
- Provide regular, transparent progress updates to the Programme Manager, including reporting on risks, issues, and opportunities.
- Promote the use of efficiency improvement methods, encouraging innovation and smarter ways of working.
- Capture and share lessons learned, contributing to a culture of continuous learning and improvement across the team and wider organisation.
- Demonstrated experience in project management, ideally within infrastructure, engineering, or transport sectors.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships across diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Experience in project safety management, with a commitment to creating safe and inclusive environments.
- Working knowledge of safety, quality, and environmental procedures.
- Understanding of commercial and financial processes, including budget management and cost control.
- Membership (or working towards membership) of the Association for Project Management (APM) or a similar professional body.
- A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline.
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt or equivalent process improvement certification.
- Hands-on experience in railway operations, such as maintenance, planning, or control.
- Proven success in deploying technology solutions within the rail or transport sector.
How To Apply (External)
Salary: £ 35582 - £ 40803
Been referred by a friend, then please complete this form
Network Rail Benefits – To find out about what benefits we offer, click here
Closing date: 29th July 2025
Please get your application in as soon as possible, we may close the advert before the listed closing date if we receive enough applications.Late applications will not be accepted.
Please note the recruitment process for this role is a Competency based interview.
We're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone!
Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader 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. You can visit Evenbreak's Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.
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 demonstrate your personal dedication to safety on your application.
Drugs and Alcohol Standard
All prospective candidates will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test.Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.
You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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