Project Manager, Railroad ​/ Railway

Location:

The Quadrant: MK or London Waterloo General Offices will be accepted.

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  .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 .

Some of our great benefits:

• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered.
• Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.
• Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.
• Defined benefit pension scheme
• 75% subsidy on train tickets.
• Interest‑free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.
• Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.

What does the average day look like?

Project management in weather resilience and climate change adaptation requires strong collaboration and communication to engage and influence diverse stakeholders. You will lead projects from planning through delivery, ensuring timelines and performance targets are met. This very diverse work‑bank requires balancing competing priorities, defining key activities, and monitoring progress closely.

You’ll lead projects that will adapt Britain's railway to a changing climate, making it stronger and safer against extreme weather and climate change and fit for the future. A typical day could include:

• Planning and delivery
  - Develop action plans, track progress, and keep projects on time and on budget.
• Problem‑solving
  - Identify risks and design practical solutions for resilience and adaptation.
• Collaboration
  - Work with engineers, operators, regulators, and industry partners to tackle shared challenges.
• Stakeholder engagement
  - Coordinate forums, collaborate on projects and build strong relationships.
• Knowledge sharing
  - Help embed climate adaptation into everyday business and raise awareness across teams.

You will evaluate and communicate trade‑offs, proactively address stakeholder needs, and foster engagement across forums. By leading strategic initiatives, you will build effective relationships that drive national progress for passengers and freight. Additionally, you will contribute to the development of the wider weather and climate programme, offering significant opportunities for personal growth

This is a role for someone who thrives on variety, enjoys collaboration, and wants their work to have a lasting impact on how millions of people travel every day.

A little bit about the team...

Network Rail is at the forefront of climate change adaptation in rail globally and we are leading exciting projects which will impact the way we run the railway for many years to come. Join our multi‑skilled, dynamic team as a Project Manager and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the UK rail industry. In the weather and climate directorate we lead the rail industry in adapting the railway to a changing climate.

We are the centre of excellence for managing weather and climate impacts in all their forms - providing services, assurance and leadership to each region of great Britain including infrastructure and train operators.

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