Programme Manager

Network Rail; Greater London; On-site; GBP 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days leave

Pension schemes

Travel discount

Rail travel subsidy

Gym access

Benefits platform

Job summary

Network Rail in London (Inside M25) is seeking a dynamic senior Programme Manager to lead the London Liverpool Street Redevelopment Programme and related major infrastructure investments. You will establish governance, develop business cases, manage stakeholders and direct multi-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative, safe, and commercially valuable solutions for passengers.

The role requires extensive experience in leading large transport or infrastructure programmes, strong sponsorship or

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject.
• Excellent interpersonal, management and communication skills.
• Substantial proven experience in programme management.
• Excellent knowledge of programme and project controls processes and systems.
• Proven experience in managing and developing teams to achieve high performance.
• Proven ability to work with senior industry stakeholders to understand their requirements.
• Membership of a relevant professional body.
• Knowledge of the rail industry and its regulatory framework.
• Experience of working in a commercial environment in a programme management role.
• Experience of developing station redevelopment schemes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a portfolio of programmes and/or projects.
• Implement an assurance framework and KPIs for programme management activities.
• Develop and implement relevant programme management standards, processes and procedures.
• Develop and deliver a specific programme/project on time, to budget and to other agreed success criteria, within corporate guidelines.
• Produce investment plans for the programme in accordance with Investment Regulations.
• Deliver the effective development and management of suppliers and staff to meet all corporate rules and means of control (including standards), in particular those relating to safety, quality and environment, and disseminate lessons learned.
• Deliver the effective development and management of suppliers to meet programme requirements.
• Establish and manage collaborative cross-functional virtual teams to deliver change projects, where appropriate.
• Identify and implement quality and efficiency improvement initiatives.
• Develop the capability and professional development of staff within the programme and project management teams.
• Liaise with internal and external customers to address customer needs by fully understanding them and taking them into consideration in any strategic or policy changes that may arise.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Management skills

Communication skills

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Rail knowledge

Investment processes

Team leadership

Commercial experience

Station redevelopment

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Job description

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.

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.

Safe behaviouris a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision .

The role forms part of the Network Rail Eastern Region Finance & Commercial Directorate, a team dedicated to driving investment, commercial excellence and strategic development across the railway. The successful candidate will also work in partnership with colleagues across the Integrated Anglia Railway, combining expertise from infrastructure, operations and train services to develop and deliver this transformative projects whilst maintaining the service for passengers. This unique position offers the opportunity to influence one of the most significant station redevelopment programmes in the UK, helping to create a modern, accessible and resilient transport hub that supports future passenger growth and economic development in the City of London.

Job Purpose

This role will play a key part in the development of the London Liverpool Street Redevelopment Programme, providing strategic direction and oversight to ensure the successful planning and progression of this major infrastructure investment. The role will be accountable for establishing programme governance, developing business cases, managing stakeholders, and leading multi-disciplinary teams to create innovative, sustainable and operationally effective solutions that transform capacity, passenger experience and commercial value at one of the UK's busiest railway stations. The postholder will ensure the programme is delivered safely, collaboratively and in alignment with organisational objectives, industry requirements and long-term rail network ambitions.

Key Accountabilities:

• Deliver a portfolio of programmes and/or projects.
• Implement an assurance framework and KPIs for programme management activities.
• Develop and implement relevant programme management standards, processes and procedures.
• Develop and deliver a specific programme/project on time, to budget and to other agreed success criteria, within corporate guidelines.
• Produce investment plans for the programme in accordance with Investment Regulations.
• Deliver the effective development and management of suppliers and staff to meet all corporate rules and means of control (including standards), in particular those relating to safety, quality and environment, and disseminate lessons learned.
• Deliver the effective development and management of suppliers to meet programme requirements.
• Establish and manage collaborative cross-functional virtual teams to deliver change projects, where appropriate.
• Identify and implement quality and efficiency improvement initiatives.
• Develop the capability and professional development of staff within the programme and project management teams.
• Liaise with internal and external customers to address customer needs by fully understanding them and taking them into consideration in any strategic or policy changes that may arise.

Discharge Network Rail's CDM related duties as required by company process.

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject
• Excellent interpersonal, management and communication skills
• Substantial proven experience in programme management
• Excellent knowledge of programme and project controls processes and systems
• Proven experience in managing and developing teams to achieve high performance
• Proven ability to work with senior industry stakeholders to understand their requirements
• Membership of a relevant professional body
• Chartered status
• Knowledge of the rail industry and its regulatory framework
• Knowledge of the principles of investment processes and procedures
• Experience of working in a commercial environment in a programme management role
• Experience of developing station redevelopment schemes

Please note: Applicants must provide proof of essential qualifications and/or competencies where required, or demonstrate active progress toward obtaining them, or evidence their applicable experience as a condition of employment.

Network Rail welcomes 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 irrelevant factor.

We are here to support you through every step of the recruitment process and to enable you to perform to the best of your ability. If you require any adjustments or modifications please contact Mark Holt (Resourcing Business Partner) at [e-mail]. You can also visit Evenbreak's Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available.

We positively embrace flexible working, recognising that employees may wish to balance work with their family and home life.

Network Rail is required to comply with UK Government standards when carrying out pre-employment checks for all new starters; this includes a basic criminal record check. In addition to the basic criminal record check, in accordance with the UK Government we are also required to verify your identity, right to work in the UK and previous three years employment history.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information . Please ensure you have the appropriate Right to Work status when applying for this role.

Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do,safe behaviouris therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. You should be able to demonstrate your personal commitment to safety and awareness of our safety vision .

Network Rail can offer you a rewarding career with competitive pay and excellent benefits including a choice of contributory pension schemes, a generous annual leave package, a bonus scheme and an annual 75% subsidy on season tickets costing up to £3,333 (to a maximum amount of £2,500). You will also be entitled to 28 days annual leave

Salary: salary £71,163 to £86,801 per annum (plus an Inner London allowance of £3,270 per annum).

Car allowance: £6,000 per annum.

*Employees will be entitled to a 75% discount off leisure travel, this includes off peak and super off peak tickets*

*Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer.*

Closing date: 2 nd October 2026. Late applications will not be accepted. We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date based on application volumes.

What's in it for you

Here are a few of the benefits we offer

• 28-day annual leave with the option to buy and sell days
• Choice of pension schemes
• 75% discount of leisure travel for you and your family
• 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
• Up to 75% subsidised Rail and Underground travel
• Gym Pass -access to gyms across UK
• My Benefits platform- giving national and local retail discount

Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know and we'll do our best to assist you.

Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. We will share further details with you as part of your formal offer.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience leading the development of major transport or infrastructure programmes, with particular expertise in station redevelopments or complex urban regeneration projects. You will have a strong background in programme sponsorship or client-side programme management, coupled with exceptional stakeholder management skills and experience working closely with transport bodies, local government, mayoral authorities and development partners. Comfortable operating in ambiguity, you will provide strategic leadership,build alignment across diverse stakeholder groups and drive progress in a complex political, commercial and operational environment. Above all, you will be passionate about delivering transformational outcomes that create lasting benefits for passengers, communities and the wider railway.

Key Information

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Location:

Geographical Area:

London (Inside M25)

Closing Date:

02-OCT-2026

Job Category:

Business, Commercial and Project Management

Function:

Eastern Region

Organisation:

OA Eastern Region Directorate (114100) G4