Project Manager (Timetable Change)

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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. Click here to learn more.

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.

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

Brief Description

Who are we looking for?

A highly motivated and skilled individual who is determined to play an active role in improving the timetable for our passengers and freight users. Strong project management skills and experience including organisation and communication skills. This will include role modelling our cultural pillars of 'Better Together', 'Yes we can', 'Enjoyable Workplace' and 'Feeling Safe'. We value the contribution of all members of our team and are seeking a new addition who can add to our strong team.

About the role (External)

About the team...

Within Timetable Production we are the team who leads on the co-ordination, monitoring and reporting of the delivery of the timetable and the development of our people. We lead on improvement projects which focus on technology, data, people and processes to achieve our vision to be industry leaders delivering high performing timetables for passengers and freight end users.

What does the average day look like?

On an average day, you will be involved in delivering projects safely to time and quality, This will involve project monitoring across the amended timetable development process, data, and documentation in accordance with the requirements of the Network Code.

In addition to the above, you will lead a range of improvement initiatives that focus of timetable improvements through technology, data, process and people development. This will include working with a range of stakeholders and customers.

Essential Criteria

• Expert knowledge of train planning systems and processes, including relevant sections of Access Conditions

• Detailed understanding of the railway industry, contractual matrix and regulatory regime

• Ability to demonstrate understanding of train service structure and commercial and practical implications of implementing changes to the timetable

• Proven analytical skills

How to apply (External)
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Closing date: 2nd May 2025 . On occasions, we may need to close the advert early based upon application volumes. Late applications may not be accepted.

Next Steps: Interviews will be held w/c 12 th of May 2025 , depending on business requirements.

Contact: If you have any questions or reasonable adjustments, please contact IREC support IRECSupport@networkrail.co.uk . Please ensure that you have the IREC number (IRC2315052) ready as you will be asked for this.

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.

Plus more....

Company

Every day, 4.8 million people use our network. Keeping Britain moving and building a better railway for the future is full of challenges – but also tremendous opportunities.

From our commitments to your development, our range of benefits and our approach to Diversity & Inclusion, we believe there are many reasons to join the team at Network Rail.

We’re proactive in empowering employees with the knowledge to help them progress. We encourage all our employees to be ambitious, and offer great training and career development opportunities. As the railway becomes bigger and more technologically advanced, it’s crucial that our employees have the right skills to develop their careers and meet the challenges ahead.

We believe that investing in our people is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railway.

We also know that it’s vital to get each individual’s training programme just right. As well as helping us to meet our immediate needs, we believe this is an approach that encourages people to stay with us and develop their careers.

Your health, wellbeing and benefits

We believe that safety and performance go hand in hand and this doesn’t just mean safety on the railway! We are committed to the wellbeing of our employees and believe, that should come first.

We provide access to support services such as our employee assistance program to help you with finances, family, health and wellbeing. In addition to this, we offer excellent benefits, are sensitive to work-life balance and encourage our employees to use their 5 volunteer days for their favourite causes.

We have a range of benefits including:

• 28 days annual leave entitlement.
• My benefits – Our discounted online shopping site.
• A range of discounted offers including, childcare vouchers, Healthcare offers – cycle to work, healthcare club discounted membership and other benefits.
• Subsidies of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets.
• A range of pension schemes.
• 2 weeks paid reserve leave for our Armed Forces community.

What Diversity and Inclusion means to us

‘Diversity’ means recognising differences between people while valuing the contribution they make. ‘Inclusion’ means creating safe and welcoming workplaces with fair cultures that encourages innovative and fresh ways of thinking.

Our aspiration is that the behaviours and actions that support diversity and inclusion will come from the conviction of everyone here at Network Rail – making diversity and inclusion a conscious part of how we run our business throughout Britain.

Disability Confident Leader

Network Rail is an accreditedDisability Confident Leader . This means, where a disabled applicant meets the essential criteria for any of our vacancies, they will receive an interview.

Find out more about our recruitment processhere

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