Senior Project Manager (Surveys)

East West Rail Company; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Annual leave

Professional development

Job summary

East West Railway Company is seeking a Senior Project Manager (Surveys) in Milton Keynes to oversee the planning and execution of survey-related activity and enabling works. You will coordinate with multiple stakeholders and manage project teams across engineering, environment, land and property, and supply chains, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will drive NEC contract administration, procure strategies, and report progress to the Programme Manager, while guiding change

Qualifications

• Significant project management experience in surveys or enabling works.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules and budgets for survey works.
• Coordinate and manage consultants, contractors and project teams for safe site surveys.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and implement mitigations.
• Lead requirements management including business case and benefits.
• Interface with Network Rail, designers, supply chain, Land and Property, Health and Safety.
• Ensure regulatory, safety and environmental compliance during site works.

Skills

Survey management

NEC contracts

APM/Prince2

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Prince2 certification

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Senior Project Manager (Surveys)

Application Deadline: 11 September 2026

Department: Delivery

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Milton Keynes

Description

A little bit about us

East West Rail is an infrastructure programme connecting communities between Oxford and Cambridge, a region currently underserved by transport. We have a once in a generation opportunity to improve prosperity for people and places along the way.

East West Railway Company (EWR Co) was created by the Department for Transport (DfT) to oversee delivery of East West Rail, from construction through to services running.

At East West Railway Company, we're committed to building an inclusive railway for all. We believe that to do that, we must nurture a diverse team that represents the local communities that we impact.

Our approach is simple: to create an environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. We celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and experiences.

Role Summary

In this role, you will support the Programme Manager for surveys in overseeing the planning and execution of survey related activity and enabling works.

You will coordinate with multiple stakeholders and manage project teams, including technical disciplines such as Engineering and Environment subject matter experts, Land and Property specialists, and a complex supply chain network, while adhering to safety and regulatory standards.

You will be fundamental to the successful delivery of surveys which are critical to developing and refining our design as well as informing our Development Consent Order (DCO).

Function

This role sits within the Delivery function, supporting the safe and effective delivery of survey and enabling works across the programme.

Key Responsibilities

What you will do:

• Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules and budgets for survey works.
• Coordinate and manage consultants, contractors and project teams to ensure the safe delivery of site surveys.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to address potential issues.
• Provide effective requirements management, including prioritisation, business case and benefits management.
• Lead interface management with Network Rail and other statutory bodies, designers, the supply chain, Land and Property, Health and Safety, Communications and Digital Engineering.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, safety protocols and environmental requirements during site works.
• Administer NEC contracts, ensuring compliance with contract requirements.
• Develop and manage procurement strategies.
• Prepare and present progress reports, updates and project documentation to the Programme Manager and other stakeholders.
• Manage project resources, including personnel, equipment and materials, to optimise efficiency and productivity.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among all parties involved in site works.
• Assess the impact of change and develop and implement change management strategies and plans where required.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

What you will bring:

Essential Criteria

• Significant experience as project manager, with a focus on survey and enabling works and/or infrastructure projects.
• Experience of survey programmes, including environmental, ground investigation and engineering surveys.
• Familiarity with how enabling works are delivered.
• Skilled in NEC contract management and working with contractors.
• Knowledge of Network Rail and relevant UK rail industry legislation and standards.
• A background in project management methodologies (APM, Prince2 or equivalent experience), tools and software such as Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience interfacing with the Department for Transport or other government sponsors.

Benefits

• A Competitive salary that reflects your skills and experience
• Up to 12% employer pension contribution to support your future
• 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus the option to buy up to 2 extra days
• 2 volunteering days, a chance for you to give back to the community
• Enhanced family-friendly policies to support you and your loved ones
• Life assurance (4x your annual salary) for peace of mind
• Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support when you need it
• Access to Perkbox for a wide range of discounts and wellbeing benefits
• Recognition programme, including on-the-spot and annual awards
• Advanced learning and development opportunities to help you grow.

Diversity and Inclusion

At East West Railway Company, we’re committed to building an inclusive railway for all. We believe that to do that, we must nurture a diverse team that represents the UK communities that we impact. Our approach is simple - to create an environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. We celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applications from all backgrounds and experiences.

If you want to connect lives and unlock the future, then we’d love to hear from you.