Join the Southern Region where your work truly matters.
Covering Wessex, Sussex, and Kent, the Southern Region is one of the busiest and most dynamic parts of the railway. Our teams keep some of the UK¿s most vital passenger and freight routes moving every single day. This is a place where collaboration, innovation, and resilience are key and where your contribution will directly impact millions of journeys. We are entering an exciting new chapter as we integrate with train operating companies under one national leadership, creating even greater opportunities to shape the future of rail. From supporting major modernisation programmes to improving performance for local communities and enhancing safety across complex operational environments, Southern offers a fast-paced, rewarding environment to grow your career and make a real difference.
Works Delivery is one of the five partners in this Enterprise with a workbank of £1.3bn this Control Period, delivering schemes across Track, Signalling, Telecommunications, Electrification & Plant, Buildings and Civils. So, come and join us and have the opportunity to develop in a multidisciplinary organisation that delivers 400+ projects a year, providing you with the ability to develop and grow your career.
You'll be playing a key role in ensuring we have a safe, efficient, and reliable railway for both passenger and freight services across the Southern Region.
Be part of something big ¿ join us and help shape the future of railway infrastructure!
Location: Swanley DU
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Starting from £55596.00 + Location allowance
What You'll Do
Deliver Projects Safely, On Time and to Budget (Project Manager - Works Delivery)
As a Project Manager within Works Delivery, you will be accountable for delivery of a portfolio of projects in a safe and environmentally responsible manner to time, cost and quality, in accordance with the Governance of Railway Investment Projects (GRIP), applicable Network Rail company standards, current legislation and procedures including HMRI guidance where appropriate.
Lead & Develop Teams
Lead, inspire, direct and develop specialist teams to deliver successful projects to meet route objectives for internal and external stakeholders.
Coordinate Multi-Disciplinary Delivery
Direct and co-ordinate multi-disciplinary teams including commercial, programme controls, engineering, and others to identify cost-effective solutions, establish robust baseline plans and manage delivery through to project completion.
Manage Risk & Change
Lead the identification and monitoring of project risks (threats and opportunities), including planning and implementation of mitigation.
Respond to emerging issues, implementing change control in collaboration with clients and contractors in accordance with Network Rail processes.
Plan & Manage Resources
Manage resource planning for current and projected work banks, including identification and management of critical resource requirements for direct labour, contingent and specialist resources in line with Network Rail policies.
Engage Stakeholders
Engage with and lead stakeholder relationships across internal and external parties, taking into account their influence and interests.
Ensure Governance & Assurance
Establish and maintain governance arrangements for project delivery, defining clear roles, responsibilities and accountabilities aligned to organisational practice.
Manage project reviews throughout the lifecycle to inform governance decisions, including progress, performance, risk, contingency and ongoing relevance.
Ensure Compliance (CDM & Safety)
Accountable for the management and implementation of Construction Design Management (CDM) requirements to ensure full regulatory compliance, including oversight of the Works Delivery Principal Contractors Licence.
Manage Business Cases & Project Controls
Manage and update business cases, ensuring projects are justified in terms of benefits, costs and risks.
Work closely with clients and support the Project Sponsor in preparing and maintaining project definitions.
Lead Incident Investigation
Lead and undertake accident investigations when required by the designated competent person.
What You'll Need
Successful experience within a project environment, including team leadership, planning, contracting and project delivery.
Proven track record in managing project budgets and interpreting commercial and financial data (budgets, forecasts and actuals).
Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex projects successfully.
Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity, with strong evaluation and decision-making skills.
Proven experience in accident investigation and safety management in project delivery.
Knowledge
In-depth knowledge and application of Construction Design Management (CDM) regulations.
Detailed understanding of Health and Safety legislation and best practice.
Strong awareness of commercial, financial and project governance principles.
Skills
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills across all levels, including customers, third parties, delivery teams and senior leaders.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, influence and develop teams.
Ability to drive safe working practices and ensure compliance.
Effective problem-solving, decision-making and organisational skills.
What you'll bring
Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline or equivalent demonstrable experience.
Member of the Association for Project Management (APM) or equivalent, working towards or holding chartered status (or equivalent).
Desirable
Demonstrable experience within the Rail Industry, including application of GRIP methodology.
Knowledge of investment, commercial and procurement regulations and practices.
Formal qualifications in risk identification and assessment.
Understanding of Network Rail assets and asset management practices.
A proactive, self-starting team player with willingness to learn, challenge and contribute.
Why you'll love it here
Perks That Pack a Punch:
- We offer excellent benefits, including:
- Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.
- Defined benefit pension scheme.
- 75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets.
- Up to 75% off leisure travel.
- Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
- Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.
- Carer's leave to support those who matter.
- Healthcare Scheme, GymPass discounts, Cycle to work plus more.
- We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees.
Plus, more....
We're All About Inclusion
We believe diversity drives innovation. Whoever you are, however you identify, wherever you're from - if you've got the skills and the spark, we want you on our team. No suits required. Just bring your authentic self.
As part of the application process, you'll be asked to complete your three-year employment history and upload your CV.
Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. You can visit Evenbreak's Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. .
Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do. Safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. You should demonstrate your personal dedication to safety on your application.
All prospective candidates 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.
