Project Manager [Partnerships]

Network Rail; Camden Town; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

28 days annual leave + statutory days

Discounts at stations with NetworkRail

Defined benefit pension scheme

75% subsidy on train tickets

Interest‑free travel loan for train &/

Job summary

Network Rail is seeking an effective project manager to join the Policy and Rail Reform team on a 12‑month secondment or fixed‑term contract. You will develop and drive project plans, manage risks, and ensure delivery in partnership with local rail teams and external partners.

You will lead multi‑partner initiatives, foster senior‑level relationships, monitor budgets, and support governance and reporting requirements. Flexible/hybrid working arrangements are considered to support delivery.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Managing multi‑partner projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope and budget.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external partners, including at senior and executive‑level.
• Identifying and managing risks, working with partners to mitigate issues effectively.
• Monitoring budgets, resourcing and governance, and supporting reporting requirements.
• Holding project and policy leads to account for delivery of outcomes.
• The role will also support the management of wider activity in the Policy and Rail Reform team.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Budget monitoring

Delivery leadership

Tools

CDM knowledge

Job description

Duration: 12 month Secondment or Fixed Term Contract with the potential to extend or go permanent. (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. 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?

You’ll be responsible for developing and driving project plans, managing risks, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. This will require maintaining strong relationships and credibility across the railway and with external partners to ensure collaboration translates into delivery of local outcomes.

This includes planning and managing the delivery of our engagement programme, supporting local rail teams and MSA partners to develop locally led rail partnerships alongside the establishment of GBR business units.

This will include:

• Managing multi‑partner projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope and budget.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external partners, including at senior and executive‑level.
• Identifying and managing risks, working with partners to mitigate issues effectively.
• Monitoring budgets, resourcing and governance, and supporting reporting requirements.
• Holding project and policy leads to account for delivery of outcomes.

Whilst the focus will be on Mayoral Partnerships, the role will also support the management of wider activity in the Policy and Rail Reform team.

Next Steps

CV shortlisting will take place after the advert closes, with interviews planned from the week commencing 16 th November, subject to business needs. 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 an effective project manager who can support delivery across the Policy and Rail Reform team's programme of work. You’ll combine excellent project management expertise with strong partner engagement skills.

You’ll be confident working across organisational boundaries and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

• 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