Project Manager

Network Rail; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Generous annual leave

Discounts at stations

Defined benefit pension scheme

75% subsidy on train tickets

Interest-free travel loan

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Network Rail, Milton Keynes, is seeking a motivated project management professional for a 12‑month secondment or fixed‑term contract with potential extension. A typical day involves coordinating with clients, contractors and cross‑functional teams to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget.

The role also covers developing project documentation and safety plans, ensuring compliance with Network Rail standards, and driving collaboration to successfully deliver change.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification required.
• Relevant successful experience in project management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations.
• Commercial and financial understanding.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with clients, contractors and cross-functional teams to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget.
• Develop project documentation and safety plans, ensuring compliance with Network Rail standards.
• Drive collaboration, stakeholder engagement and change planning.
• Provide regular progress updates and reports.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and written/or

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Duration: 12 month Secondment or Fixed Term Contract with the potential to extend. (Please note, secondments are subject to line manager approval, please discuss this with them before applying).

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.

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.

You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support.

If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Some of our great benefits:

• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered.
• Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.
• Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.
• Defined benefit pension scheme
• 75% subsidy on train tickets.
• Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.
• Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.

About the role

What does the average day look like?

A typical day involves managing project to ensure they are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards. You will coordinate with client, contractors and cross-functional teams, monitor progress, manage risks and changes, and provide regular project updates and reports.

The role includes supporting business planning, developing project documentation and safety plans, ensuring compliance and Network Rail standards, and driving collaboration to successfully deliver change.

A little bit about the team...

We work collaboratively across the business to deliver data-driven insights, streamline processes, and enable effective service delivery. The team is responsible for managing and assuring the quality of data requests from both internal OH stakeholders and wider business partners.

We contribute to the development of clear and consistent requirements, analyse current and future workflows, and support the transition to improved ways of working. With a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, business analysis, and change planning, we ensure our services are aligned with Network Rail standards and deliver measurable benefits to the organisation.

Next Steps

CV shortlisting will take place after the advert closes. Early applications are encouraged, as we may close the advert early due to high application volumes.

We encourage you to review our Safety Vision , as safety is an important part of the culture at Network Rail

We are looking for a motivated and experienced project management professional with a degree or equivalent qualification and a proven track record of successfully delivering projects. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, strong knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation, occupational health IT system and an understanding of commercial and financial principles.

You will be a capable team leader, able to build collaborative relationships, motivate others to achieve results

Requirements

• ¿ Degree or equivalent
• ¿ Relevant successful experience in project management
• ¿ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• ¿ Detailed knowledge of Occupational and safety regulations
• ¿ Commercial and financial understanding and knowledge