About Network Rail

At Network Rail, we're the publicly owned operator of Britain's rail infrastructure.

We're 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 - driving economic, social and environmental success.

Our work spans almost 20% of the UK network and between 2024 and 2029, we're investing £4.8 billion to enhance our stations and routes, supporting new passenger and freight rolling stock.

Working together with train operators, our investment will mean 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 with the wider UK.

But it's our people who make this progress possible. At Network Rail Scotland, you'll find an inclusive, supportive and flexible working culture where your ideas are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is real. Join us.

This is your railway - and it's moving forward.

Brief Description

To support and assist the project management team in the everyday management of projects through various stages of the project life cycle for which they are responsible. Aiding in the delivery of the overall project portfolio managed by the team. This will be delivered in accordance with the Guide to Railway Investment Projects (GRIP), Railway Group, Network Rail's company standards and specifications, and all current applicable legislation including CDM Regulations. Working towards our strategic objectives by managing and working collaboratively with our key Framework Contractors.

Please note this is a 12-month secondment opportunity. Interviews for this role are likely to begin the week beginning the 16 th of February.

About the role (External)

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

• Work as part of a project team for the safe and successful delivery of projects, assisting to deliver projects to time, cost and quality through various phases in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. Delivering works safely, efficiently, and effectively.

• Monitor and report programme and progress in accordance with project reporting systems and guidelines. Managing database records to hold auditable trails and hand back of projects upon completion to maintenance teams.

• Develop and integrate, effective support systems to enable the Project Manager and Scheme Project Manager to manage and control change. Taking account and initiative having all systems accurately updated with the most up to date data.

• Monitor contractor performance indicators and provide multiple periodic progress reports with supporting documentation.

• Support the Project Management team in providing a safe working environment at all times during the execution of those projects under their responsibility.

• Manage generic and site-specific methods of working and assist with Contractor engagement making sure they supply risk assessments under adequate timescales prior to works commencing.

• Monitor so that HSQE risk assessments have been carried out by the contractor and monitor compliance. Keeping records updated.

• Comply with the Investment Competence Framework.

What you will bring to the role: -

• Some management experience including project management.

• Educated to HND/HNC or similar standard.

• HSQE awareness, issues and principles.

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

• Membership (or working towards membership of) the Association for Project Management.

• A degree or equivalent.

• Knowledge of safety, quality, environmental, commercial and financial aspects.

• Understanding of possession planning.

How to apply (External)

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

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Closing date: Midnight of the 9 th of February 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.

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.

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