About Network Rail

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. Watch our video to find out more!

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 Disability Confident Leader 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. For more information about Network Rail click here

Brief Description

This role provides an excellent opportunity for someone eager to build a career in railway and construction project management. You will support the Project Management team with the day-to-day delivery of multidisciplinary projects, helping to ensure they are managed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with Network Rail company standards and all relevant legislation, including the CDM Regulations.

We are looking for someone with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and the initiative to take ownership of tasks. You should be comfortable working as part of a team and adaptable to the fast-paced, evolving nature of project environments.

It's an excellent role for someone keen to develop strong foundations in project management within a fast-paced, safety-critical environment.

This is a 12-month fixed term contract. We're hoping to hold interviews from the week beginning the 15 th of December, but these may go into January 2026.

About the role (External)

Here are some of the duties your role will include: -

• Work collaboratively as part of the project team, supporting the delivery of projects to time, cost, and quality across all phases, while ensuring safe and environmentally responsible practices.

• Monitor and report project status and progress in line with established project reporting systems and guidelines.

• Develop, maintain, and integrate effective support systems to enable the Project Manager to manage and control change.

• Actively monitor and track construction activities, maintaining close communication with contractors and key stakeholders.

• Build strong, positive working relationships with contractors and key stakeholders.

• Monitor contractor performance indicators and produce periodic progress reports.

• Support the preparation, coordination, and management of project information throughout all stages of the project lifecycle.

• Support the Project Management team in maintaining a safe working environment throughout all stages of project delivery.

• Manage generic and site-specific methods of working, ensuring risk assessments are provided within agreed timescales.

• Ensure that HSQE risk assessments have been completed by contractors and monitor their compliance.

• Demonstrate a proactive mindset, showing enthusiasm for learning and using initiative to contribute across all stages of project delivery.

What you will bring to the role: -

• A demonstrable interest in construction or infrastructure projects and a desire to develop a career in project management.

• A motivated individual who actively seeks opportunities to contribute, learn, and progress, taking responsibility for monitoring tasks and driving their own development.

• Strong initiative, with the ability to proactively identify and progress tasks independently.

• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage your own workload under guidance.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Awareness of HSQE principles and the importance of safe working practices.

It's desirable if you have it to help give you context to the role: -

• Working towards membership of the Association for Project Management (APM) or an interest in doing so.

• Further Education in an Engineering or Construction-related discipline.

• Background or prior experience in the railway industry (or a strong interest in developing knowledge of railway operations).

• Basic understanding of safety, quality, environmental, commercial, or financial considerations within projects.

• Awareness of railway operational requirements.

• Educated to HND/HNC Level.

How to apply (External)

Salary: Starting at £29,000 and rising to £30,000 per annum.

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Closing date: 11.12.2025.

Please get your application in as soon as possible, we may close the advert before the listed closing date if we receive enough applications. Late applications will not be accepted.

Click 'apply now' to apply.

This is a 12-month fixed term opportunity.

We're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone!

Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader 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 Evenbreak's Career Hive 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. Click here for more information

Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do. Safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. You should demonstrate your personal dedication to safety on your application.