Scheme Project Manager

Network Rail

  • Motherwell, North Lanarkshire
  • £35,582-42,218 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
At Network Rail, our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We're an organisation where people matter.Scotland's Railway is part of this large family and it covers a large geographical area from the Borders to Thurso at the far tip of the North East of Scotland, accounting for almost 20 per cent of the UK rail network. We provide rapid access along busy commuter routes to our seven cities, servicing the varied needs of our business and leisure commuter services, including cross border services and rural services. We have up to 50 freight services operating every day and we are steadily building capacity for this to grow. Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users, drives us every day and we're empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues and protecting safety and wellbeing.Our colleagues are encouraged to work flexibly as we know that busy lives don't always fit around a traditional working pattern, if you need flexibility to complete your role just let us know and we will do our upmost to help you to invest in your career with us while balancing other aspects of your life.We're also a employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.We want to help deliver a railway which is safe, reliable, affordable and that provides great customer service to everyone.Brief DescriptionA strategic decision has been taken by the Route Asset Management team to initiate the renewal of life-expired Mark 1 Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) on the North Electrics route during Control Period 7 (CP7), with further renewals planned for subsequent control periods. To support the delivery of these renewals alongside other OLE resilience initiatives, additional roles have been established within the OLE Resilience team. This includes the Scheme Project Engineer position, which will be responsible for managing the OLE Resilience projects through various stages of the life cycle, and to support and assist delivering the overall project portfolio managed by the team.About the role (External)What to expect?
  • Deliver individual projects or parts of projects in a safe & environmentally responsible manner to time, cost and quality, in accordance with the Guide to Railway Investment Projects (GRIP), applicable Network Rail company standards, current legislation and procedures including HMRI guidance where appropriate.
  • Provide a professional, consistent and effective project management service including the use of performance indicators and project reporting systems in accordance with Railway Group and Network Rail's company standards and guidelines.
  • Manage the development and delivery of change projects in compliance with company processes and procedures.
  • Manage tactical change and risks within the project life cycle for allocated schemes.
  • Assist or lead in the provision of a safe working environment in the execution of managed work.
  • Comply with the Investment Competence Framework.
  • Manage the production of project management plans
  • Manage project budgets within agreed targets
  • Deliver regular progress reports on change projects, including relevant risks and issues, to the Programme Manager.
  • Promote and monitor the use of efficiency improvement methods.
  • Disseminate lessons learnt.
What We're Looking ForEssential· Successful relevant experience including project management.· Educated to HNC/HND or similar standard.· Good interpersonal and communication skills.· Project safety management experience· Knowledge of Oracle Projects· Knowledge of safety, quality and environmental procedures.· Knowledge of commercial and financial procedures.Desirable· Membership (or working towards membership) of the Association for Project Management or other professional body.· A degree or equivalent.· Six Sigma Yellow Belt.How to apply (External)Salary: £35,582 - £42,218Network Rail Benefits -Closing date: Midnight of 10th September 2025Please note proof of all essential qualifications will be required.Late applications will not be accepted.Please note the recruitment process for this role is a competency based interview.We're dedicated to creating an and we welcome applications from everyone!Network Rail is a and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. You can visit for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. 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.

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