Infrastructure Programme Manager

Job Introduction Are you ready to lead major infrastructure programmes that help shape the future of Southeastern's railway?

We're seeking an Infrastructure Programme Manager to join our Fleet Strategy & Major Programmes team, based at our head office in London Bridge (hybrid working).This is an exciting opportunity to lead the delivery of significant depot and infrastructure projects, working across the full project lifecycle from design and procurement through to construction, commissioning and operational handover.

You'll work with contractors, engineers, operational colleagues and industry partners to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and with long-term operational performance in mind.

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What you’ll doIn this role you will lead the successful delivery of major rail infrastructure programmes that support Southeastern's long-term ambitions.

You'll provide leadership across complex projects, bringing together multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, high-quality outcomes that align with wider business objectives. You'll manage programme scope, schedules, risks, costs and dependencies, ensuring projects remain on track and stakeholders remain informed.

You'll act as Southeastern's intelligent client, challenging and supporting contractors, consultants and delivery partners to achieve the highest standards of safety, quality and performance. You'll also represent programmes at a senior level, providing governance, assurance and clear reporting throughout delivery.

The experience you’ll need

We encourage you demonstrate how your talents align with the below in your application;

You deliver complex infrastructure programmes – with a proven track record of delivering major rail construction projects from design through to operational handover

You turn plans into reality – maintaining momentum and delivering against challenging milestones

You are a trusted programme leader – providing confidence through sound judgement, clear communication and effective decision making

You bring people together – building strong relationships across contractors, suppliers and operational stakeholders

You thrive in a live operational environment – understanding the challenges of delivering major works around railway operations

You hold delivery partners to account – ensuring commitments are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required standard

You manage complexity with confidence – coordinating multiple work streams, interfaces and dependencies successfully

You bring relevant professional credentials – Chartered status (or working towards) would be advantageous, alongside significant rail infrastructure delivery experience

As proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident Scheme, we will offer you an interview if you apply under these schemes and meet the minimum criteria for the role. Find out more here. Other things to know

This vacancy may close early if we receive a large number of applications. So, make sure you get yours in early.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, a right to work verification, a basic criminal record check, and a pre-employment medical assessment. Work visa sponsorship isn’t available for this role.

If you applied but weren’t successful in getting a similar role at Southeastern, please wait six months before applying again.

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What you’ll get in return

Along with your salary, the rewards you’ll get include:a final salary pension
25 days annual leave allowance (plus bank holidays) free rail travel across our networks.

Meaning you can feel secure in your career as well as fulfilled by your work.  to see our full range of amazing benefits.

A bit about Southeastern We’re one of Britain's busiest train operators, serving London, Kent and parts of East Sussex. We run over 1,700 trains a day, carrying more than 500,000 passengers and serving 180 stations.

However, working on our railway is more than getting passengers from A to

B. It’s about all the little moments that make a difference to their journey.

It’s also about making our railway a great…