Project Manager (Workplace)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Pension scheme

Train travel discount

Travel loan

Annual leave 28 days

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Network Rail is seeking a Project Manager (Workplace) to lead the safe and successful delivery of workplace projects from inception through to completion. You will coordinate resources, manage budgets and timescales, and collaborate with colleagues, suppliers and stakeholders to keep projects on track.

In this role you will build strong relationships, drive governance, and ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards, while guiding teams to deliver value for employees and

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline.
• Member or working towards membership of the Association for Project Management.
• PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication across all levels.
• Experience managing complex projects with budgeting, planning, contracting and delivery.
• Experience in project budget management and interpreting financial landscapes.
• Experience in managing ambiguity in a project environment with strong decision-making.
• Experience in project safety management and health and safety legislation.
• Accident investigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe and successful delivery of workplace projects from inception to completion.
• Coordinate resources, manage budgets and timelines.
• Engage colleagues, suppliers and stakeholders to keep projects on track.
• Review progress, identify risks, and oversee governance and reporting activities.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards.
• Build strong relationships, inspire teams, and drive value for employees and the wider business.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Project management

Budget management

Risk assessment

Decision making

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent

Association for Project Management membership

PRINCE2 Practitioner

Job description

Who We Are

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 behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision.

Some Of Our Great Benefits

We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered

Generous annual leave up to 28 days plus statutory days (role dependant), with the option to buy/sell days

Discounts at selected stations with your Network Rail pass

Defined benefit pension scheme

75% off leisure train tickets for you and your dependents (subject to T&Cs)

Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets

Volunteer leave to make a positive impact

Plus more....

About The Role

Duration: Permanent

Location: This role is based in London Waterloo General Offices with potential to be based in The Quadrant Milton Keynes. This role is a full-time opportunity, flexible working patterns will be considered. For Quadrant:MK, you must live within 90 minutes.

Band & Salary: Band 3B £46,701 - £56,963 per annum

Closing date: Friday 6th November. On occasions, we may need to close the advert early based upon application volumes. Late applications may not be accepted.

What does the average day look like?

As a Project Manager (Workplace), no two days will be the same. You'll lead the safe and successful delivery of workplace projects from inception through to completion, coordinating resources, managing budgets and timelines, and working closely with colleagues, suppliers and stakeholders to keep projects on track. A typical day could involve reviewing project progress, identifying and mitigating risks, overseeing governance and reporting activities, managing change requests, and ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental standards. Throughout it all, you'll build strong relationships, inspire teams to deliver great outcomes, and help create workplaces that add value for both employees and the wider business.

About The Team

Engineering Services is a function within Route Services. We sit as a central team to provide national skills and activities which enable regions and industry partners to deliver the railway for our customers.

As a large central functional team which focus on engineering delivery, we have many roles, ranging from pure engineering to project management. We design and influence every part of the railway, including structures, track, traction power, level crossings, signalling and accessibility schemes which are essential to keep our stations moving.

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Project Manager with experience of delivering workplace projects within a complex organisation. You will be skilled at managing multiple workstreams, engaging a wide range of stakeholders and suppliers, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget. With strong communication and problem-solving abilities, you will thrive in a fast-paced environment, take ownership of outcomes, and be passionate about creating workplace solutions that support colleagues and drive business success.

Essential Criteria

• Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Membership (or working towards membership) of the Association for Project Management.
• Registered PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills all levels.
• Successful relevant experience in a complex project environment including demonstrable experience in team management, planning, contracting and delivery of projects.
• Successful record of project budget management and ability to understand and interpret commercial and financial landscapes (budgets, forecasts, actual status).
• Experience in managing ambiguity in a project environment with strong evaluation and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrable experience of project safety management, including applied knowledge of health and safety legislation, best practice and the development and use of safety cases in support of projects.
• Accident Investigation experience.

Desirable Criteria

• Demonstrable experience in the Rail Industry Sector (including application of GRIP, Construction Design Management (CDM) and the Common Safety Method (CSM).
• Detailed Knowledge of Network Rail's Investment, Commercial and Procurement regulations and practices.
• Knowledge of structuring safety cases in support of projects.
• Formal qualifications in risk identification and assessment.
• You will be a team player and a self-starter with willingness to learn, challenge and get involved.
• Knowledge of Network Rail's assets and how they are managed.

Your Experience And Skills

Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know and we'll do our best to assist you.

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