Project Manager [Euro 28]

Network Rail; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Pension schemes

Bonus potential

Rail season ticket subsidy

Staff travel perks

Season ticket loan

35-hour week with flexible options

Hybrid working

Job summary

Network Rail is seeking a project management professional to lead and deliver Euro 2028 workstreams from our London area with hybrid working arrangements. You will oversee time, cost and quality targets, risk management, and governance across the programme, while collaborating with industry partners to maximise value and ensure safe delivery.

The role requires strong PM experience, CDM knowledge, and leadership capability to coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure seamless stakeholder

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum project management experience with a track record of delivery.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Detailed knowledge of safety regulations, especially CDM.
• Ability to lead and motivate a project team.
• Commercial and financial awareness relevant to programme delivery.
• Membership of the Association for Project Management or comparable body is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Euro 2028 projects and workstreams to time, cost and quality targets.
• Provide professional project management service including monitoring and reporting.
• Support procurement approaches and delivery arrangements for Euro 2028.
• Develop integrated project plans, milestones and schedules.
• Manage risks, issues, changes and dependencies with updates for governance.
• Maintain safe working environment and safety documentation.
• Fulfill CDM responsibilities where required.
• Support capability development within project teams and identify training needs.
• Adhere to Investment Competence Framework and governance requirements.
• Build collaborative relationships with rail industry partners and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Degree or equivalent

Project management experience

Interpersonal & communication skills

CDM safety regulations knowledge

Team leadership

Commercial & financial understanding

APM membership or professional body

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Are you ready to make a difference in people's lives? At Network Rail, we connect passengers and freight customers, ensuring safe and efficient transportation across the country. We're an organisation where people truly matter, and when you join us, you matter to us and millions of others.

We're proud to be building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We know that inclusive teams make better decisions, drive innovation, and help us create a safer, more accessible railway for everyone. Even if you don't meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. If you're passionate about making a difference and believe you have the skills or potential to thrive in this role, we'd love to hear from you. We're committed to creating an open, supportive environment where everyone feels they belong. Your unique perspective and experience could be exactly what we need to keep Britain moving safely and sustainably. Discover more about our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail Equity, diversity and inclusion - Network Rail.

We're also a Disability Confident employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.

About The Role

Work with the lead Project Manager to support the development and delivery of the rail industry's customer and commercial strategy for UEFA Euro 2028, working collaboratively with industry partners to develop customer-focused propositions, maximise commercial opportunities and ensure a coordinated approach to customer experience, operational readiness and revenue optimisation across the programme.

This a 12-month fixed-term contract with the potential to be extended to July 2028.

Package: This role sits within Band 3B, Zone 1: £46,701-£56,963.

Location: The successful candidate can be based in London (Euston) in accordance with the hybrid working policy.

Candidates should be comfortable with frequent travel to client sites, regional offices, or other business locations as needed. This includes working one day a week from Wembley.

This vacancy may close early if we receive a large volume of applicants.

What's In It For You

Here are a few of the benefits we have to offer:

• 28 days annual leave - with the opportunity to buy and/or sell up to 5 days
• Access to a range of contributory pension schemes
• The potential to top up your competitive salary with a bonus
• A subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets if you travel to work on the train
• Privileged staff travel - Discretionary leisure travel discount of 75%
• We can offer you a season ticket loan, annual season tickets are discounted.
• A 35-hour-per-week contract with flexible working options available to help support your work-life balance
• Hybrid working where possible and enhanced family-friendly support
• Take advantage of healthcare offers (including discounted healthcare club membership), discounted cycle hire, and online shopping sites
• 5 days of paid volunteering leave
• 2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community

Your Experience And Skills

What you'll be doing

• Deliver Euro 2028 projects and workstreams safely to time, cost and quality targets, in line with Network Rail standards, governance requirements and relevant legislation.
• Provide a professional and effective project management service to the Euro 2028 programme, including project monitoring, reporting and performance management.
• Support the development of procurement approaches, supply strategies and delivery arrangements required to support Euro 2028 objectives.
• Contribute to programme planning activities, including the development of integrated project plans, milestones and delivery schedules for Euro 2028.
• Manage project risks, issues, changes and dependencies, providing timely updates and recommendations to support programme delivery and governance decisions.
• Promote and maintain a safe working environment across activities under the post holder's responsibility, including the development of appropriate safety documentation and plans.
• Undertake Network Rail's CDM responsibilities, where required, in accordance with company processes and standards.
• Support the development of capability and knowledge across project teams, identifying training and development needs where appropriate.
• Comply with the Investment Competence Framework and relevant project governance requirements.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships across rail industry partners, stakeholders and cross-functional teams to support the successful delivery of Euro 2028 programme objectives.

What You'll Have

• Degree or equivalent
• Relevant successful experience in project management
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Detailed knowledge of safety regulations (particularly CDM)
• Team leader capable of motivating the team
• Commercial and financial understanding and knowledge
• Membership of the Association for Project Management or other professional body

We would also like but it isn't crucial to have/to be

• Six Sigma Yellow Belt
• Knowledge of investment processes and procedures
• Knowledge and understanding of project and contract management