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. For more information about Network Rail click here.

Brief Description

This role is responsible for leading on the day-to-day development of individual projects within the Works Delivery Track programme and implementing innovations and refinements to our current practices and methodologies. Key duties within this role will include managing the initial desktop and site review of sites, liaising with the Client on optioneering, identifying initial project risks, instigating engagement of survey, design, ecological and property services, and production of the initial CDM documentation related to the project. The role will involve an element of supporting site-based work, including but not limited to, attending site visits with development and delivery staff and key suppliers, and undertaking site management duties during the delivery phase across Scotland route.

About the role (External)

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

• Accountable for delivery of Works Delivery projects in a safe & environmentally responsible manner to time, cost and quality, in accordance with the Project Acceleration in a Controlled Environment (PACE) framework, applicable 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 to meet route objectives for internal and external stakeholders.

• Manage and implement Construction Design Management (CDM) requirements associated with projects to deliver compliance to 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 the management of 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, as well as 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 project lifecycle which inform governance decisions of projects by identifying, monitoring and providing evaluations of progress, performance, risk (threats and opportunities) contingency, and continuing relevance. Plan and implement mitigations to them, 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 update configuration documents as required, in accordance with NR processes.

• Support accident investigations when remitted to by the relevant designated competent person.

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

• 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 pro-active approach

• You will be a team player with willingness to learn, challenge and get involved

• Knowledge of Network Rail's assets and how they are managed

It would be advantageous if the successful candidate held Personal Track Safety (PTS)

How to apply (External)

Salary: Starting at £43,588 and rising to £51,719 per annum.

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Closing date: Midnight of 10 th of March 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.

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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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