Project Manager

Network Rail; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Generous annual leave

Discounts at stations

Defined benefit pension scheme

Train tickets subsidy

Travel loan

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Network Rail is recruiting a Project Manager to lead weather resilience and climate adaptation initiatives. You will guide projects from planning through delivery, coordinating engineers, operators and regulators to meet timelines and budgets.

The role emphasizes collaboration, risk management and stakeholder engagement for nationwide impact. The successful candidate will work within the weather and climate directorate, helping embed adaptation into the railway and supporting cross‑country

Qualifications

• Project management experience with formal qualification in PM/Programme/Portfolio management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a broad range of stakeholders.
• Cost management and commercial experience, including post‑contract management.
• Proven analytical skills applicable to complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Experience or interest in weather, climate change adaptation, and/or environment/sustainability.
• Experience of working in the public sector and infrastructure management contexts.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver projects from planning through execution, meeting timelines and budgets.
• Lead cross‑functional collaboration with engineers, operators, regulators and industry partners.
• Identify risks, design practical resilience/adaptation solutions, and monitor progress.
• Engage stakeholders through forums, reporting and proactive communication.
• Contribute to the wider weather and climate programme and share knowledge across teams.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cost management

Analytical skills

Weather/climate adaptation

Public sector experience

Infrastructure projects

Education

Formal qualification in project/programme/portfolio management

Job description

Location: The Quadrant: MK or London Waterloo General Offices will be accepted.

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 .

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?

Project management in weather resilience and climate change adaptation requires strong collaboration and communication to engage and influence diverse stakeholders. You will lead projects from planning through delivery, ensuring timelines and performance targets are met. This very diverse work‑bank requires balancing competing priorities, defining key activities, and monitoring progress closely.

You’ll lead projects that will adapt Britain's railway to a changing climate, making it stronger and safer against extreme weather and climate change and fit for the future. A typical day could include:

• Planning and delivery - Develop action plans, track progress, and keep projects on time and on budget.
• Problem‑solving - Identify risks and design practical solutions for resilience and adaptation.
• Collaboration - Work with engineers, operators, regulators, and industry partners to tackle shared challenges.
• Stakeholder engagement - Coordinate forums, collaborate on projects and build strong relationships.
• Knowledge sharing - Help embed climate adaptation into everyday business and raise awareness across teams.

You will evaluate and communicate trade‑offs, proactively address stakeholder needs, and foster engagement across forums. By leading strategic initiatives, you will build effective relationships that drive national progress for passengers and freight. Additionally, you will contribute to the development of the wider weather and climate programme, offering significant opportunities for personal growth

This is a role for someone who thrives on variety, enjoys collaboration, and wants their work to have a lasting impact on how millions of people travel every day.

A little bit about the team...

Network Rail is at the forefront of climate change adaptation in rail globally and we are leading exciting projects which will impact the way we run the railway for many years to come. Join our multi‑skilled, dynamic team as a Project Manager and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the UK rail industry. In the weather and climate directorate we lead the rail industry in adapting the railway to a changing climate. We are the centre of excellence for managing weather and climate impacts in all their forms - providing services, assurance and leadership to each region of great Britain including infrastructure and train operators.

We use our expertise and skill to deliver the tools, processes and change required to make the British rail network resilient to an ever‑changing climate - today, tomorrow and 100 years from now. Working with a very broad range of stakeholders - from local people to government - we depend on strong communicators who can manage and influence others effectively to deliver the best possible outcomes for our passengers and freight users.

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

Are you ready to make a difference in people's lives? At Network Rail, we are ensuring safe and efficient transportation of passengers and freight across the country. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. To accomplish this, we aim to be an open, diverse and inclusive workplace, utilising the skills and expertise of our talented workforce. Role modelling collaboration and communication across our industry partners will be second nature. If you are passionate about making a significant impact in a strong team, then this opportunity is for you!

This role is perfectly suited to someone who thrives in a collaborative, impact‑driven environment. You'll engage with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders-from engineering teams and climate scientists to government agencies and other infrastructure operators-to ensure adaptation actions are joined‑up, effective, and informed by the latest climate science

• Project management experience including a formal qualification in project, programme and/or portfolio management
• Demonstrable experience of managing a broad range of stakeholders
• Cost management/commercial experience including post‑contract management
• Proven analytical skills
• Experience of or interest in weather, climate change adaptation, and/or environment and sustainability
• Experience of working within the public sector
• Experience of working for infrastructure managers

Key Information

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Location:

The Quadrant:MK, Milton Keynes

Geographical Area:

South East England (Not inside M25)

Closing Date:

23-OCT-2026

Job Category:

Business, Commercial and Project Management

Function:

System Operator

Organisation:

MH Industry Weather Response (552341) G3