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 Programme Manager position, which will be responsible for leading the delivery of these projects.The Programme Manager will oversee the development and execution of a portfolio of Overhead Line projects, ensuring delivery in line with agreed scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards. This will involve close collaboration with internal stakeholders and business representatives to meet strategic and operational objectives.About the role (External)What to expect?· Deliver a portfolio of programmes and/or projects.· Implement an assurance framework and KPIs for programme management activities..· Develop and deliver a specific programme/project on time, to budget and to other agreed success criteria, within corporate guidelines.· Produce investment plans for the programme in accordance with Investment Regulations.· Deliver the effective development and management of suppliers and staff to meet all corporate rules and means of control (including standards), in particular those relating to safety, quality and environment, and disseminate lessons learned.· Deliver the effective development and management of suppliers to meet programme requirements.· Establish and manage collaborative cross-functional virtual teams to deliver change projects, where appropriate.· Identify and implement quality and efficiency improvement initiatives.· Develop the capability and professional development of staff within the programme and project management teams.· Liaise with internal and external customers to address customer needs by fully understanding them and taking them into consideration in any strategic or policy changes that may arise.· Discharge Network Rail's CDM related duties as required by company process.What We're Looking ForEssential· Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject· Excellent interpersonal, management and communication skills· Substantial proven experience in programme management· Excellent knowledge of programme and project controls processes and systems· Proven experience in managing and developing teams to achieve high performance· Proven ability to work with senior industry stakeholders to understand their requirements· Membership of a relevant professional bodyDesirable· Chartered status· Knowledge of the rail industry and its regulatory framework· Knowledge of the principles of investment processes and procedures· Experience of working in a commercial environment in a programme management role#LI-SY1How to apply (External)Salary: £71,163 - £84,437Network Rail Benefits -Closing date: Midnight of 9th 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.
