Network Rail

Scheme Project Manager

Company
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
6/24/2025
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Description
Location

Blackfriars, GB

Department Name

OE KENT AD Planning and Change (113627) G1

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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!

Brief Description

Working in the Infrastructure Service Delivery team managing Change and Planning projects through various stages of the life cycle and to support and assist delivering the overall project portfolio managed by the team.

About The Role (External)

What are we looking for:

  • Deliver individual projects or parts of projects in a safe & environmentally responsible manner to time, cost and quality, in accordance with the Guide to Railway Investment Projects (GRIP), applicable Network Rail company standards, current legislation and procedures including HMRI guidance where appropriate.
  • Provide a professional, consistent and effective project management service including the use of performance indicators and project reporting systems in accordance with Railway Group and Network Rail’s company standards and guidelines.
  • Manage the development and delivery of change projects in compliance with company processes and procedures.
  • Manage tactical change and risks within the project life cycle for allocated schemes.
  • Assist or lead in the provision of a safe working environment in the execution of managed work.
  • Comply with the Investment Competence Framework.
  • Manage the production of project management plans
  • Manage project budgets within agreed targets
  • Deliver regular progress reports on change projects, including relevant risks and issues, to the Programme Manager.
  • Promote and monitor the use of efficiency improvement methods.
  • Disseminate lessons learnt.


About You:

What you will need to be successful in this role

  • Successful relevant experience including project management.
  • Educated to HNC/HND or similar standard.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Project safety management experience
  • Knowledge of Oracle Projects
  • Knowledge of safety, quality and environmental procedures.
  • Knowledge of commercial and financial procedures.
  • Membership (or working towards membership) of the Association for Project Management or other professional body.
  • A degree or equivalent.
  • Six Sigma Yellow Belt.


How To Apply (External)

Salary and Benefits:

  • Salary: 4B £35,582-£40,830 dependent on skills and experience of successful candidate.
  • Inner London Allowance - £3,270pa
  • Up to 75% off Rail and London Underground work season ticket
  • Up to 75% off leisure rail travel for themselves and partner
  • Extensive retail and shopping discounts
  • Public sector boosted pension.
  • 28 days annual leave (flexible and up to 5 additional days for voluntary work)
  • Cycle to work scheme.


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Closing date: 7th June 2025. - Late applications will not be accepted.

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This is a fixed term opportunity ending on 30/06/2026.

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.

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