Project Manager

SIEMENS; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Mental health support

Subsidised gym memberships

Subsidised healthcare

Enhanced sick pay

Annual Bonus

Match and More pension

Life assurance

Perks at Work discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Day-one maternity and paternity rights

Shared parental leave

Extra holidays for length of service

Volunteering days

Online learning access

Job summary

Siemens Mobility Limited is seeking an Experienced Project Manager for a major freight loco retrofit project in the UK. You will lead a delivery team, coordinating with ETCS On Board and Engineering to meet quality, cost and schedule targets.

The role involves working with multiple Siemens groups and external suppliers, focusing on decarbonization and digitalization for the rail sector. Training and career growth opportunities are available within Siemens' global digital railway area.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of Project Management in a safety oriented industrial environment.
• Experience of working with installation and test teams to establish work programmes and track progress.
• Ability to review project management data for completeness and consistency.
• Definition and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Experience in managing subcontractors throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead part of a major retrofit project focusing on decarbonization and digitalization for UK rail.
• Oversee delivery team and collaborate with ETCS On Board and Engineering teams.
• Deliver project objectives on quality, costs and time; coordinate with Siemens teams and suppliers.

Skills

Project Management

Rail/Transport

Stakeholder Engagement

Leadership

Tools

ETCS On Board

Job description

Job ID 501597

Posted since 18-Aug-2026

Organization Mobility

Field of work Project Management

Company Siemens Mobility Limited

Experience level Experienced Professional

Job type Full-time

Work mode Hybrid (Remote/Office)

Employment type Permanent

Location(s) Derby - Derby - United Kingdom

To solve the biggest challenges of our time, we need bright minds with the ambition to make the impossible possible. Siemens is your place to thrive, challenge the status quo, make a difference, and grow in a team of innovators who share your passion for mobility.

The Project Manager will lead part of a major fright loco retrofit project for the UK rail industry, focusing on decarbonization and digitalization for Network Rail. They will oversee a delivery team, collaborating closely with the ETCS On Board and Engineering teams. Responsible for delivering project objectives on quality, costs, and time, they will work with various Siemens teams and suppliers to implement ETCS solutions for Freight Operating Companies. This role offers involvement in diverse project activities making it an excellent career growth opportunity in Siemens' global digital railway sector.

You’ll make an impact by ….

• Ensuring Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are complied with at all time (on site, in the office, when travelling), Promote the safety behavioural culture
• Taking a lead role in liaison with customer and Freight operators.
• Responsible for the delivery of specific work packages and support the other Project Managers and the Senior Project Manager with the delivery of the overall Programme
• Producing programme updates and monthly reports to both internal and external groups
• Implementing metrics to monitor and report on progress of activities
• Initiating and facilitating industry wide design reviews and briefings
• Working closely with the engineering team members in the UK and Germany, project groups, the lines of business and heads of technology throughout Siemens, to ensure that the project design solutions meet our customers’ needs now, and in the future
• Providing key input and ideas to help determine the most appropriate technical, product and commercial solutions within the given geographical and technical environment.

Your success will be grounded by …

• Proven experience of Project Management, ideally in a safety oriented industrial environment, of complex and high profile projects with a APM qualification or similar.
• Experience of working with installation and test teams to establish work programmes and tracking progress
• Review project management data for completeness and consistence
• Definition and monitoring of key performance indicators
• Production of high-quality reports
• Experience in managing subcontractors throughout the whole project lifecycle
• Strong and effective communicator at all levels within the business and in front of new and existing customers
• Experience of leading/participating in programme reviews with both the supply chain and the customer
• Proven experience of this type of role within the rail or similar industry of implementing ETCS and/or CBTC systems is desirable

You’ll benefit from...

At Siemens, we believe that work should work for you. We go beyond standard benefits to create an environment where our people feel supported, empowered and valued both professionally and personally.

Wellbeing:

• Flexible working
• 24/7 Mental health support
• Subsidised gym memberships
• Subsidised Bupa healthcare
• Enhanced sick pay

Financial:

• Match and More pension
• Life assurance
• Perks at Work discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Annual Bonus

Family:

• Day-one maternity and paternity rights
• Shared parental leave
• Extra holidays for length of service
• Generous time off - including volunteering days and sabbaticals

Personal Growth:

• Access to online learning
• Support for external training and development opportunities
• Inclusive culture promoting equality and belonging
• Active employee networks
• Opportunities to grow your skills and career

Siemens recognise that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements with our applicants to encourage agile working and innovation.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter, who will be happy to support you.