Who We Are:

Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We’re an organisation where people matter. When your part of our team, you matter to us, and you matter to millions.

We're continuing to build a more diverse and inclusive organisation which is representative of the passengers we serve. To do this, it is essential we become a more open, diverse, and inclusive organisation, harnessing the skills and expertise of all our people, and attracting the best talent to help us have a safe, accessible railway for everyone.

We believe that investing in our people is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability, and efficiency of the railway. For more information about Network Rail and how we recruit, please refer to the Network Rail Careers website.

Your Role:

As a Scheme Project Manager, you will be a key player in the Track, Switches & Crossing and Signalling programme delivery team within our Technical Authority's Central Projects Team function. In this role, you will support Network Rail’s delivery of Higher Speed S&C for HS2, a new contract for Data Loggers to support the routes and a number of new CP7 project including the development of a new composite bearer for S&C to replace the use of wooden sleepers ensuring that we make a difference by realising benefits that help our front-line staff and our passengers.

The programme work delivered by the team includes scoping, planning, contracting, cost forecasting, reporting, stakeholder engagement, ensuring cost control, and identifying and mitigating risk.

Who We're Looking For:

Are you ready to take your project management career to the next level? We have an exciting opportunity for a hardworking individual like you to join Network Rail on a permanent as a Scheme Project Manager. At Network Rail, we believe in putting our candidates at the heart of everything we do, and we're dedicated to becoming one of Britain's best employers.

We're seeking an individual who is eager to progress their project management career and make a real impact. Whether you have previous project management experience or have assisted on projects and are ready for the next step, this role offers an ideal opportunity. You'll have the chance to collaborate with a diverse range of partners, both internal and external, including engineers, data experts, and subject matter specialists. They will support you in understanding the technical requirements of your projects and driving successful delivery.

What Your Average Day Looks Like:

In your role as a Scheme Project Manager, you'll be responsible for a variety of tasks, including:

✅ Full ownership and delivery of business change projects. ✅ Ensuring safe, sustainable, and environmentally responsible project delivery within specified timelines, budgets, and quality standards. ✅ Managing internal and external partner relationships to achieve project objectives and realise benefits. ✅ Adhering to corporate and industry governance, handling changes and risks optimally. ✅ Efficiently managing project budgets and forecasting. ✅ Providing a professional, consistent, and effective project management service, using performance indicators and reporting tools.

Skills and Experience We Value:

To be successful in this role, we are looking for individuals with the following skills and experience:

✔️ Relevant project management experience. ✔️ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. ✔️ Knowledge of project safety management and safety, quality, and environmental procedures. ✔️ Familiarity with commercial and financial procedures. ✔️ Membership (or working towards membership) of the Association for Project Management or another professional body.

For a full list of key accountabilities and essential/desirable criteria, please refer to the dedicated job description.

Additional Details:

• Vacancy Type: Permanent
• Location: Based at The Quadrant: MK. For roles based in the Quadrant:MK, you must live within 75/90 minutes of The Quadrant.
• Closing Date: 26th April 2024 & interviews will be held W/C 6th May 2024
• Band & Salary: 4B, £32,740 - £36,832 per annum (Depending on Experience)

We Welcome Everyone! At Network Rail, we're proud to be an inclusive employer of choice and a Disability Confident Leader employer. We encourage people to work flexibly, and we welcome applications from all individuals. “

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

Defined benefit pension scheme

75% subsidy on train tickets.

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

Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.

️ Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.

Plus more .

Drugs and Alcohol Standard:

Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard is changing as of 16.01.2023. All prospective candidates who have not been offered a conditional role by 16.01.2023 will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.

If you have any questions about this role or if you have an HR related questions or require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please contact IREC Support (Irecsupport@networkrail.co.uk) . You must have the vacancy/IREC number ready as you will be asked for this.

Ready to Apply? Click the 'Apply' button below to begin your application process. If you have any questions about the role, feel free to contact David Smith at David.smith4@networkrail.co.uk.

Join us on this exciting journey of shaping the future of rail technology and making a difference in the industry. Apply today and join our outstanding team at Network Rail!