Who We Are
At Network Rail, we are the publicly owned operator of Britain’s rail infrastructure.
We are the trusted custodians of one of our nation’s most critical public assets: Scotland’s Railway.
We keep Scotland moving—connecting people and places, supporting businesses, public services and communities—and drive economic, social and environmental success.
Our work covers almost 20% of the UK network and, between 2024 and 2029, we are investing £4.8 billion to enhance stations and routes, supporting new passenger and freight rolling stock.
Working with train operators, this investment will create a more reliable, climate‑resilient railway, a better customer experience, and greener, more sustainable travel that links cities, towns, urban and rural communities with each other and across the UK.
Our people make this progress possible. At Network Rail Scotland, you will find an inclusive, supportive and flexible working culture where your ideas are valued, your growth is encouraged and your impact is real. Join us.
About The Role
Here are some of the duties your role will include:
- Accountable for delivery of Works Delivery projects in a safe and environmentally responsible manner to time, cost and quality, in accordance with the Governance of Railway Investment Projects (GRIP), Network Rail company standards, current legislation and procedures including HMRI guidance where appropriate.
- Work closely with Project Managers to lead, inspire, direct and develop specialist teams to deliver successful projects meeting route objectives for internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage and implement Construction Design Management (CDM) requirements for projects to deliver compliance with regulations.
- Direct multi‑disciplinary teams—including commercial, programme controls, engineering and others—to identify solutions to client requirements and establish a robust baseline plan to manage and maintain the plans to project completion.
- Identify and implement resource planning for current and projected work banks, including identification and management of critical resource requirements.
- Support the Project Manager in preparing and maintaining definitions of the project requirements across the project lifecycle, and updating business cases that justify projects in terms of benefits, costs and risks in collaboration with clients.
- Manage stakeholders, taking account of their levels of influence and particular interests.
- Manage project reviews at appropriate points throughout the project lifecycle, informing governance decisions by identifying, monitoring and providing evaluations of progress, performance, risk (threats and opportunities), contingency and continuing relevance. Plan and implement mitigations, responding to other issues that affect the projects and associated programmes.
- Manage change control in collaboration with clients and contractors by establishing, and implementing where necessary, protocols to change the scope of projects and to update configuration documents as required, in accordance with Network Rail processes.
- Support accident investigations when remitted to by the relevant designated competent person.
Salary: Starting at £43,588 and rising to £51,719 per annum.
Closing date: Midnight of 1st July 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.
This is a 12‑month fixed‑term opportunity.
We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and welcome applications from everyone. Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and will endeavour to adapt the process and offer reasonable alternatives to support people with disabilities. You can visit Evenbreak’s Career Hive for accessibility advice if unsure of the options available. If you require any reasonable adjustments or modifications, please add a note to your application.
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre‑employment checks.
Your Experience And Skills
What you will bring to the role:
- Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
- Member of the Association for Project Management or equivalent, holding or working towards chartered status or equivalent.
- Successful experience and detailed knowledge of the application of Construction Design Management (CDM) regulations.
- Demonstrable stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Successful relevant experience, including experience of contracting and project delivery.
- In‑depth knowledge and previous experience of project budget management.
- Able to demonstrate effective evaluation and decision‑making skills.
- Successful previous experience of safety management in project delivery.
- Detailed knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
- Understanding of Network Rail accident investigation processes and procedures.
It would be desirable if you have:
- Experience in the rail industry sector (including application of GRIP).
- Knowledge of Network Rail’s project, investment, commercial and procurement practices.
- Experience in risk identification, assessment and mitigation.
- Flexible and proactive approach.
- Team‑player attitude with willingness to learn, challenge and get involved.
- Knowledge of Network Rail’s assets and how they are managed.
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