Project Manager (Works Delivery)

About Us

At Network Rail, we are the publicly owned operator of Britain’s rail infrastructure. We are trusted custodians of one of our nation’s most critical public assets: Scotland’s Railway. We keep Scotland moving – connecting people and places, supporting businesses, public services, and communities – driving economic, social, and environmental success. Our work spans almost 20% of the UK network. Between 2024 and 2029, we are investing £4.8 billion to enhance our stations and routes, supporting new passenger and freight rolling stock. Working together with train operators, our investment will mean a more reliable, climate-resilient railway; a better customer experience; and greener, more sustainable travel that links cities, towns, urban and rural communities with each other and with the wider UK. But it is our people who make this progress possible. At Network Rail Scotland, you will find an inclusive, supportive, and flexible working culture where your ideas are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is real. Join us. This is your railway – and it is moving forward.

About the Role

Brief Description

This Project Manager role is to lead the Civils Examination and Assessment Framework Agreements (CEFA & CAFA) for Scotland. The role manages a small team to deliver examinations and assessments through the supply chain. This includes the management of associated enabling works including devegetation, access equipment, on-track plant, and works to expose hidden elements. The role will interface with asset managers and other senior stakeholders to ensure exams are delivered efficiently and compliance is maintained. The role requires good commercial knowledge and experience with a focus on managing a complex program with multiple suppliers to a tight budget.

Please note, interviews for this position are likely to take place the week beginning the 14th of September.

Here are some of the duties your role will include:

• Accountable for the 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, inspire, direct, and develop specialist teams to deliver successful projects to meet route objectives for internal and external stakeholders.
• Direct and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams including commercial, program controls, engineering, and others to identify cost-effective solutions to client requirements, establish a robust baseline plan, and manage and maintain the plan to project completion.
• Lead the identification and monitoring of project risks (threats and opportunities), and the associated planning and implementation of mitigation.
• Respond to previously unidentified issues that affect the program and implement change control in collaboration with clients and contractors in accordance with NR processes.
• Responsible for the management of resource planning for current and projected work banks, including identification and management of critical resource requirements for direct labor, contingent, and specialist resources, in accordance with Network Rail’s policies.
• Engage with and lead stakeholder relationships including internal and external parties, taking account of their levels of influence and particular interests.
• Establish and maintain governance arrangements for the delivery of projects, defining clear roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities that align with organizational practice.
• Managing project reviews at appropriate points throughout the project lifecycle which will inform governance decisions of projects by providing evaluations of progress, performance, risk, contingency, and continuing relevance.
• Accountable for the management and implementation of Construction Design Management (CDM) requirements associated with programs to deliver compliance to regulations management and management of the Works Delivery Principal Contractors License.
• Manage and update business cases that justify projects in terms of benefits, costs, and risks in collaboration with clients and support the Project Sponsor in preparing and maintaining project definitions.
• Lead and undertake accident investigations when remitted to by the relevant designated competent person.

How to Apply

Salary: Starting at £55,596 and rising to £67,813 per annum.

Closing date: Midnight of the 28th of August 2026.

Late applications will not be accepted.

Please get your application in as soon as possible; we may close the advert before the listed closing date if we receive enough applications.

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone!

Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we will try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply, and interview for roles.

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.

Your Experience and Skills

What you will bring to the role:

• Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Member of the Association for Project Management or equivalent, holding or working towards chartered status or equivalent.
• In-depth knowledge and previous experience of the application of Construction Design Management (CDM) regulations.
• Excellent and demonstrable stakeholder engagement and communication skills at all levels. This should include customers, 3rd party representatives, delivery teams, and other business & functional leaders.
• Successful relevant experience in a project environment including demonstrable experience in team leadership, planning, contracting, and delivery of projects.
• Successful record of project budget management and ability to understand and interpret commercial and financial landscapes (budgets, forecasts, actual status).
• Previous experience of inspiring and leading multi-disciplinary teams to successfully deliver projects.
• Successful experience in managing ambiguity in a project environment with strong evaluation and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrable safety management practice in project delivery.
• Detailed knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and best practice.
• Successful experience in Accident Investigation.

It’s desirable if you have it to help give you context to the role:

• Demonstrable experience in the Rail Industry Sector (including application of GRIP).
• Detailed knowledge of Investment, Commercial, and Procurement regulations and practices.
• Formal qualifications in risk identification and assessment.
• You will be a team player and a self-starter with willingness to learn, challenge, and get involved.
• Knowledge of Network Rail’s assets and how they are managed.