Project director Work, Jobs in London (with Salaries)

Programme Director [Transformation]
Network Rail —London
- £116,753 - £150,696 a year
- Full-time
- Project management
- No degree
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
14d
Associate Director of Estates and Facilities
Brunel University —London
- Up to £87,715 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Maintenance
- University
- Continuous improvement
- Annual leave
Senior Director - Executive Compensation and Equity Program
Boston Consulting Group —London
- £195,000 - £227,500 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Profit sharing
- Annual leave
Business Project Manager
Mayfair Legal Ltd —London
- £57,000 - £62,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Time management
Quick apply
PMO Manager
Imperial College London —South Kensington
- £57,785 - £69,365 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- Agile
- Annual leave
Creative Director
Ragged Edge —London
- From £90,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Life insurance
Associate Director, Commercial Launch and Project Management
Regeneron —Uxbridge
- Hybrid work
- PMP
- Microsoft Office
- Master's degree
- Annual leave
11d
Project Director
Wates —London
- Health & wellbeing programme
Evaluation / Economist - Associate Director
Ipsos —London
- £500,000 - £750,000 a year
- Master's degree
- Contracts
- Business
- Annual leave
Project Director
Kier Group —London
- Full-time
- Project management
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
11d
Assistant Director, Competition Enforcement Project Lead (Fixed Term Contract - 06 months)
Competition & Markets Authority —London
- £84,800 - £90,500 a year
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
10d
Head of Change
Guy's & St Thomas' Foundation —London
- £73,000 - £78,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- PMP
- Analysis skills
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Global Operations Coordinator - BCG Institute
Boston Consulting Group —London
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- English
Head of Strategic Projects
Homes England —London
- £69,831 - £81,443 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Assembly
- Presentation skills
- Driving
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
4d
Director of Key Accounts
APCOA PARKING (UK) LTD —Uxbridge
- £100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Contracts
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Director, Principal Giving
Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet —London
- £120,000 - £140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Project management
- Presentation skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
AI Transformation Leader (All Levels) - UK Wide
Concept AI Ltd —London
- £90,000 - £220,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Supervising experience
- Machine learning
- Work from home
Quick apply
8d
Fellow – Climate policy & development
Center for Global Development —London
- £80,325 - £95,812 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
Chief of Staff £75,585 - £84,840 p.a. + benefits
Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency —London
- £75,585 - £84,840 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Administrative experience
- Project management
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
13d
Senior Leader, Project Management – Commercial Excellence
Cytiva —Little Chalfont
- £135,000 - £160,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- Annual leave

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Programme Director [Transformation]

Network Rail -
London

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£116,753 - £150,696 a year
14 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Free or subsidised travel
Private medical insurance
Employee discount
Paid volunteer time

Qualifications

Programme management
Project management
Project management methodology
Project leadership
Leadership
Communication skills

Full 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 .

About the role

This is a rare senior leadership opportunity to own a significant transformation portfolio, delivering business improvements now while helping shape the future of the railway in the East Midlands.

As Programme Director [Transformation], you will lead complex, high-value change initiatives that deliver measurable outcomes, improve safety and performance, and create lasting benefits for passengers, freight customers and the communities we serve.

Working closely with executive stakeholders, you will own the strategy and roadmap for integration and readiness ahead of Great British Railways, helping ensure the East Midlands route is prepared for the changes ahead.

What You'll Be Doing

As Programme Director [Transformation], you'll provide executive-level leadership across major transformation programmes that support Network Rail's priorities and improve outcomes for passengers and freight users. You'll:

Set and champion the programme vision, making sure it is clearly aligned to Network Rail's strategy, business priorities and our ambition for a simpler, better, greener railway.
Lead the delivery of complex transformation programmes, taking accountability for outcomes, benefits and long-term value across multiple workstreams.
Provide clear executive governance, assurance and decision-making, making sure programmes are well controlled, compliant and focused on the right outcomes.
Build trusted relationships with executive leaders, senior stakeholders and delivery partners, creating confidence, alignment and momentum throughout the programme lifecycle.
Identify and manage strategic risks, issues and dependencies, making balanced decisions that protect safety, performance, cost and customer outcomes.
Lead people and teams through significant change, helping the organisation adopt new ways of working that make the railway safer, more reliable and easier to deliver for.
Chair programme reviews and assurance activity, using evidence and insight to test delivery confidence, strategic alignment and benefits realisation.
Lead, develop and support senior programme teams, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, inclusion and high performance.
Sponsor audits and assurance reviews of programme documentation, systems, processes and controls, making sure lessons are acted on and improvements are embedded.

What's in it for you

Here are a few of the benefits we offer-

28-day annual leave with the option to buy and sell days
Choice of pension schemes
75% discount of leisure travel for you and your family
Private Healthcare
5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
Up to 75% subsidised Rail and Underground travel
Gym Pass -access to gyms across UK
My Benefits platform- giving national and local retail discount

This vacancy is Band 1C, salary starting at £116,753 and raising to £150,696 (DOE), plus car allowance.

Your experience and skills

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for an accomplished senior leader who can operate with confidence in a complex, high-profile environment. You'll be able to bring people with you, make sound decisions under pressure and turn strategy into measurable delivery.

Essential

Extensive experience operating in a senior leadership or executive management position.
Proven experience delivering strategic transformation or business change programmes with budgets exceeding £10m.
Strong leadership, stakeholder management, interpersonal and communication skills, with the credibility to influence at executive level.
Ability to provide strategic direction, constructive challenge and clear support to programme and project leadership teams.
Demonstrable knowledge and practical application of programme and project management methodologies.
Strong commercial awareness with excellent financial and investment management capability.
Degree qualified or able to demonstrate equivalent professional experience.

Desirable

Formal Programme Management qualification such as MSP Practitioner or equivalent.
Knowledge and experience of the rail industry.

If you're ready to lead major transformation and help shape the future of the railway in the East Midlands, we'd welcome your application.

Why Apply?

This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of organisational transformation, collaborating with senior leaders to drive change that delivers real and lasting business impact. You'll have the autonomy, visibility and strategic influence to shape outcomes that support Network Rail's future success.

Ready to shape the future of the East Midlands route? Apply now or contact us for a confidential conversation.

Don't meet every requirement?

Research suggests that individuals from underrepresented groups may be less likely to apply for a job if they don't meet all the listed criteria. We are building a diverse and inclusive place to work where people of all backgrounds can thrive. We encourage you to apply for this role. If this isn't the job for you, there may be other roles available in the wider team.

Apply now and start your journey with us. Together, we will keep Britain moving safely and efficiently.

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Key Dates:

Interviews will be held on 30th July.

Key Information

Vacancy Details

Number of Positions:

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Salary:

£116,753 - £150,696

Location:

West Hampstead PSB, London

Geographical Area:

Eastern England

Closing Date:

20-JUL-2026

Job Category:

Exec/Board Member roles

Function:

Eastern Region

Organisation:

OA Performance Director (901017) G4

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