Asset Project Manager

Why LNER?

We go beyond. For everyone. Our vision is to be the most loved, progressive and responsible way to travel for generations to come. Now we\’re looking for the people who can deliver this, every day.

Since we took over on the East Coast mainline, we\’ve been changing the face of rail travel. Our new Azuma train has brought faster journey times, more space and greater reliability. Our exciting plans to embrace new ideas, experiences, backgrounds and ambitions make this the ideal time to join.

Bringing passion. Being bold. Always caring. Owning it. They\’re the values that make us LNER.

What you\’ll be doing

In this exciting and high-impact role, you\’ll take the lead on delivering LNER\’s Station Asset Management Plan (SAMP) and other major OpEx-funded projects over £75k — from procurement and contract management through to final handover. You\’ll be at the heart of protecting and enhancing our station assets, ensuring every project meets strict time, cost, safety, and quality targets. Working closely with both internal and external stakeholders, you\’ll bring together teams, align strategies, and drive results that make a real difference to our infrastructure and customer experience. If you thrive on collaboration, have a sharp eye for detail, and love seeing complex projects come to life, this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Delivery:
  Lead the delivery of projects in line with agreed timeframes, budgets, quality and safety standards, ensuring alignment with the Station Asset Management Plan (SAMP) and Business Plan objectives.
• Project Definition & Execution:
  Define project scope, prepare business cases, secure financial authority, and obtain necessary consents (Planning Permissions, Listed Buildings and Validation of Change where applicable). Manage procurement processes, contractor management including contractor engagement, project planning, regular review meetings and project updates to successful completion and handover of works.
• Risk & Issue Management:
  Proactively identify, track, and manage project risks and issues, resolving or escalating them promptly to avoid delays or disruptions from both a budgetary and safety perspective.
• Strategic Alignment:
  Ensure all project plans and activities support LNER\’s business goals, particularly those related to safety, quality, performance, and environmental sustainability.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including contractors, service providers, tenants, Network Rail, other Train Operating Companies (TOCs) and local authorities and other public sector organisations.
• Resource Planning:
  Define and manage project resource plans to ensure efficient use of organisational resources and minimise disruption to business operations.
• Methodology Compliance:
  Deliver projects in accordance with LNER\’s Programme and Project Methodology, ensuring consistency and governance across all work streams.
• Safety & Environmental Focus:
  Embed safety considerations into all project activities in line with the LNER Safety Management System, and ensure environmental objectives are factored into planning and delivery.
• Customer Focus:
  Consistently deliver high-quality outcomes for internal and external customers, identifying opportunities to improve the business and sharing best practices across teams and projects.

What you\’ll need.

• Project Management Expertise
  Proven ability to plan, define, and deliver complex asset management projects on time and within budget, with a strong understanding of project lifecycle and governance.
• Risk & Issue Management
  Skilled in identifying, tracking, and mitigating risks and issues, with the ability to escalate appropriately and maintain momentum across programmes.
• Strategic Planning
  Experience in developing long-term asset risk registers and prioritising works within a rolling 10-year programme, aligned with business strategy.
• Business Case Development
  Ability to prepare and present compelling business cases, working closely with Finance, Procurement, and senior stakeholders to secure approvals.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  Strong interpersonal skills with a track record of building effective relationships across internal teams and external partners including contractors, Network Rail, councils, and tenants.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  Comfortable working across departments to align project deliverables with Property\’s strategy, LNER\’s methodology, and wider business goals.
• Safety & Environmental Awareness
  Deep understanding of safety management systems and environmental policy integration within project planning and execution.
• Leadership & Communication
  Demonstrates a positive leadership style, encourages two-way communication, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement.
• Education & Qualifications
  Degree or higher-level business qualification preferred. Formal project management certification (e.g. PRINCE2, APM, PMP) is desirable.
• Industry Experience
  Minimum of 3 years\’ experience in delivering projects, ideally within a rail or infrastructure environment.
• Customer Focus
  Enthusiastic approach to delivering value for internal and external customers, with a commitment to service excellence.

What you\’ll get:

• Free travel on LNER + 75% off other companies\’ tickets (for you & dependents)
• Discounted international train tickets (after one year\’s service)
• 50% discount on LNER tickets for friends & family
• Generous pension scheme
• Annual cycle to work schemes
• Discount, savings and cashback scheme from top retailers
• Health & wellbeing schemes and discounts
• Host of training opportunities to help further your career
• Rewards & awards to recognise when you shine

What we believe:

To be the most loved, progressive and responsible train operating company, we must make a meaningful difference – always doing what\’s right for our customers, our people, the communities and destinations we serve, the future of the industry we lead and the environment we cherish.

We know that our people are the beating heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive, engaged culture that supports everyone at every stage of their journey – and ensures that when you\’re at LNER, you can always be you. No wonder most people never want to leave

Diversity and inclusion
We are passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, representative of the communities we serve, and are creating ways to inspire diverse talent to join LNER.

Developing our people
We are focused on creating a learning culture, to support our people to be the best they can be at work by providing them with the tools and resources to navigate their development and career journey.

Health & wellbeing
To create a culture where our people can perform at their best, the physical health and mental wellbeing of our people is of paramount importance to us.

What next?

As we say, we have fantastic opportunities for ambitious people from all sorts of different backgrounds, so now is the time to join the team at LNER – without delay

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