At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage projects to ensure timely, safe, and budget-friendly delivery.
- Company: Network Rail, dedicated to connecting communities and ensuring safe travel.
- Benefits: Flexible working, generous leave, discounts, and a defined benefit pension scheme.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Join a team that makes a real impact on the UK's railway system.
- Qualifications: Degree or equivalent in project management with proven experience.
The predicted salary is between 46701 - 56963 £ per year.
Location: The Quadrant:MK, Milton Keynes, South East England
Salary: £46,701 - £56,963
Closing date: 21 Aug 2026
Duration: 12 month Secondment or Fixed Term Contract with the potential to extend.
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. 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.
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.
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.
About the role:
A typical day involves managing projects to ensure they are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards. You will coordinate with clients, contractors and cross-functional teams, monitor progress, manage risks and changes, and provide regular project updates and reports. The role includes supporting business planning, developing project documentation and safety plans, ensuring compliance with Network Rail standards, and driving collaboration to successfully deliver change.
A little bit about the team:
We work collaboratively across the business to deliver data-driven insights, streamline processes, and enable effective service delivery. The team is responsible for managing and assuring the quality of data requests from both internal OH stakeholders and wider business partners. We contribute to the development of clear and consistent requirements, analyse current and future workflows, and support the transition to improved ways of working. With a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, business analysis, and change planning, we ensure our services are aligned with Network Rail standards and deliver measurable benefits to the organisation.
Next Steps:
CV shortlisting will take place after the advert closes. Early applications are encouraged, as we may close the advert early due to high application volumes. We encourage you to review our Safety Vision, as safety is an important part of the culture at Network Rail. All external offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Your experience and skills:
We are looking for a motivated and experienced project management professional with a degree or equivalent qualification and a proven track record of successfully delivering projects. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, strong knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation, occupational health IT systems, and an understanding of commercial and financial principles. You will be a capable team leader, able to build collaborative relationships and motivate others to achieve results.
Essential Criteria:
- Degree or equivalent.
- Relevant successful experience in project management.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Detailed knowledge of Occupational and safety regulations.
- Commercial and financial understanding and knowledge.
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