Project Manager (Works Delivery) [Signalling]

Network Rail connects people, communities, and businesses across Britain, ensuring millions of passengers and tonnes of freight move safely and efficiently. Join a team that keeps the country moving, supports economic growth, and builds a more sustainable future. Network Rail fosters an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered, committed to building a diverse workforce and supporting work-life balance.

About the Role

Works Delivery, part of the Southern Regional Enterprise, operates as a key business partner within Southern Integrated Delivery. Utilizing Project 13 principles, this role is accountable for the Southern Region's renewals portfolio across CP7 & CP8. As an experienced Project Manager, you will deliver a portfolio of signalling projects, providing a consistent, high-quality project management service with clear visibility through effective monitoring and reporting. You will drive efficiency, reduce risk, and promote continuous improvement, working in line with PACE, Network Rail standards, and CDM, prioritizing safety and compliance.

What You'll Be Doing

• Accountable for the safe and environmentally responsible delivery of Works Delivery Signalling projects to time, cost, and quality, adhering to PACE, Network Rail standards, legislation, and HMRI guidance.
• Lead, inspire, direct, and develop specialist teams in collaboration with other Project Managers to meet route objectives for internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage and implement Construction Design Management (CDM) requirements for projects to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Direct multi-disciplinary teams (commercial, programme controls, engineering, etc.) to identify solutions and establish robust baseline plans for project completion.
• Identify and manage resource planning for current and projected workbanks, including critical resource requirements.
• Support the Programme Manager in defining project requirements across the lifecycle and updating business cases with clients.
• Manage stakeholders, considering their influence and interests.
• Conduct project reviews at key lifecycle points to inform governance decisions, identifying and evaluating progress, performance, risks, and contingency.
• Plan and implement risk mitigations and respond to other project and programme issues.
• Manage change control with clients and contractors by establishing and implementing protocols for scope changes and updating configuration documents per NR processes.
• Support accident investigations as directed by the relevant competent person.

Our Benefits

• Generous annual leave (option to buy/sell).
• Defined benefit pension scheme.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Travel benefits including subsidized rail/underground season tickets and discounted leisure travel.
• Interest-free loans for season tickets and station car parking.
• Health and wellbeing support.
• Enhanced family policies and carer's leave.

What We're Looking For

We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. If your skills and experience match the essential requirements, we encourage you to apply.

Essential Requirements:

• Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
• Membership (or working towards) of the Association for Project Management (APM) or equivalent.
• In-depth knowledge and experience of Construction Design Management (CDM) regulations.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills at all levels.
• Successful project management experience, including team leadership, planning, contracting, and delivery.
• Proven track record in project budget management and understanding financial landscapes.
• Experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience managing ambiguity with strong evaluation and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrable safety management practice in project delivery.
• Detailed knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and best practices.
• Successful experience in Accident Investigation.

Desirable Experience:

• Good knowledge of the Signalling discipline and assets.
• Experience in the Rail Industry Sector (including GRIP/PACE application).
• Detailed knowledge of Investment, Commercial, and Procurement regulations.
• Formal qualifications in risk identification and assessment.

You should be a team player, a self-starter, and willing to learn and get involved.