Hybrid Rail Project Manager – York (GRIP Delivery)

On behalf of Network Rail, we are looking for a Project Manager for a contract ending in Sept 2026 based Hybrid 3 days a week in York. Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain’s railway. From Crossrail – Europe’s largest civil engineering project – to investment in world‑class stations and major programmes of electrification, we are involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen. We at Network Rail are dedicated to becoming one of Britain's best employers and believe this starts with placing the candidate at the heart of everything we do!

As a Project Manager, your main responsibilities will be to:

• Be accountable for development of complex Capital Delivery projects or a portfolio of lower complexity projects in a safe, sustainable 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 the feasibility, option selection and single option development stages for the Region in accordance with the Client Remit and Sponsor’s Instruction.
• Appoint and manage consultants and contractors to deliver the required outputs where necessary, to enable a successful transition to delivery at the appropriate stage for the project.
• Provide a professional and effective project development service to the client(s), including reporting systems in accordance with Railway Group, Network Rail company standards and guidelines including reviewing, clarifying, challenging and agreeing remits and requirement documents.
• Provide professional advice to clients on project development and related techniques which include identifying strategies for the development and implementation stages, balancing project objectives within known constraints e.g. available funding, current market conditions, access strategies, high level resources and programme timescales.
• Manage and update business cases to support the Regions investment submissions, business objectives, including strategic planning, benefits, costs and risks.

Requirements:

• Rail experience within major programme development phases, including option development and a clear understanding of early stage requirements.
• Proven experience in timetabling, capacity analysis and Network Rail interfaces.
• Proven experience delivering on large, complex programmes, with comparable scale and governance structures.
• Experience working outside the rail sector with external suppliers and consultancies, maintaining effective interfaces and stakeholder relationships.
• Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Membership of the Association for Project Management (APM) or relevant professional qualification.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Network Rail is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They welcome applications from everyone.

Disability Confident: As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Network Rail guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Network Rail guarantees to interview veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex‑military candidates/military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.