Senior E&P Project Manager (Rail)

Charlton Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Electrification & Plant Project Manager to oversee electrification projects in the Southern Region. This role, based in the Blackfriars office, offers a hybrid working model. Key responsibilities include leading project teams, managing budgets, and developing project strategies for projects valued between £10m-£20m. Candidates should have strong electrification experience and a degree in Electrical or Power Engineering. A competitive salary of £80,000 - £90,000, along with benefits, is offered.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Pension & life assurance

25 days annual leave + birthday leave

Enhanced maternity & paternity benefits

Clear opportunities for long-term career development

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing electrification and power projects within rail infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of E&P systems and electrical infrastructure.
• Experience working on 11kV and 33kV substations.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership for electrification projects.
• Manage multiple electrification projects valued at £10m-£20m.
• Develop project strategies and control budgets.

Skills

Electrification experience

Stakeholder management

Leadership skills

Commercial awareness

Project portfolio management

Education

Degree in Electrical/Power Engineering

Job description

Overview

Senior Electrification & Plant (E&P) Project Manager

Location: London (Blackfriars) & Hybrid Working (3 days site/office)

Salary: c£80,000 - £90,000 + £7,000 car allowance + pension + travel + healthcare & full benefits

Framework: Network Rail Southern Renewals Enterprise - CP7 & CP8 (10-year framework)

The Opportunity

A Tier 1, multi-disciplinary main contractor is proud to be part of the Network Rail Southern Renewals Enterprise, delivering critical Electrification & Plant (E&P) renewals across the Southern Region.

We are seeking an experienced Senior E&P Project Manager from a contracting background (Tier 1 or 2) to lead a portfolio of electrification projects across Kent, Sussex, and Wessex, operating from the Blackfriars office with flexible hybrid working.

This is a long-term, stable role on a major framework, offering the opportunity to lead complex E&P renewals while working within a progressive Project 13 enterprise model, focused on collaboration, efficiency, and whole-life asset value.

Projects

You will be responsible for the delivery of multiple E&P schemes, including:

• 11kV and 33kV substations
• HV feeder renewals and power distribution upgrades
• Switchgear installations and renewals
• Neutral Section & Conductor Rail Device (NSCD) installations
• Electrification modernisation works to improve safety, resilience, and performance

Projects typically range from £10m-£20m, with responsibility for managing a portfolio of 4-5 concurrent schemes.

Enterprise Framework - Project 13

The Southern Renewals Enterprise is delivered using Project 13 principles, replacing traditional client-contractor relationships with a collaborative enterprise model.

You will work closely with partner organisations across five integrated disciplines:

• Electrification & Plant (E&P)
• Buildings & Civils
• Signalling
• Track
• Minor Works

This model is designed to remove duplication, reduce waste, and deliver safer, more efficient outcomes for Network Rail.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership for E&P projects, ensuring delivery to the highest standards of safety, quality, cost, and programme
• Manage a portfolio of electrification projects with values of £10m-£20m
• Develop and implement project strategies, including scope, schedule, and budget control
• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams and supply chain partners
• Build strong collaborative relationships with Network Rail and enterprise partners
• Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks, implementing effective contingency plans
• Monitor performance against KPIs and report progress to senior stakeholders
• Ensure robust commercial and cost management across all projects
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and best practice across delivery

About You

You will be a delivery-focused senior project manager with strong electrification experience and a background working for a Tier 1 contractor.

Key skills and experience include:

• Proven experience managing electrification and power projects within rail infrastructure
• Strong understanding of E&P systems, power distribution, and electrical infrastructure
• Experience working on 11kV and 33kV substations
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a framework environment
• Strong commercial awareness and financial control experience

Qualifications & Background

• Degree-qualified or equivalent in Electrical/Power Engineering or a related discipline
• Demonstrable experience leading E&P projects from design through delivery
• Strong knowledge of relevant electrical standards, codes, and safety requirements
• Experience managing project portfolios valued at £10m+
• Ability to build and maintain trusted client relationships

Package & Benefits

• Salary: £80,000 - £90,000
• Car allowance: £6,960 per annum
• Private healthcare
• Pension & life assurance
• 25 days annual leave + birthday leave
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Enhanced maternity & paternity benefits
• Clear opportunities for long-term career development on a 10-year framework