London North Eastern Railway
New Fleet Project Manager
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JOB DESCRIPTION: New Fleet Joint Project Manager
Great journeys start with great people.
Here at LNER, we're shaping the future of rail on one of the UK’s most iconic routes. From our high-speed Azuma fleet to our next-generation trains, Serenza, this is a moment of real transformation for LNER.
We’re investing in cutting-edge technology, sustainability, and—most importantly—our people, to deliver outstanding experiences for our customers.
There’s never been a more exciting time to grow your career with LNER!
About the Role
This is a unique and pivotal opportunity to lead the introduction of LNER’s new CAF-built train fleet, reporting directly on behalf of LNER and Porterbrook under a 24-month fixed-term contract.
As the New Fleet Joint Project Manager, you’ll ensure the successful delivery of the Manufacture and Supply Agreement, covering:
- 10 new CAF-built trains, meeting time, cost, quality, and safety expectations.
- Stakeholder and supplier engagement to mitigate risks.
- Championing sustainability and excellence in rail travel.
Key Responsibilities
To support LNER’s strategic objectives, the ideal candidate will:
Core Delivery
- Lead the programme’s safe, on-time, on-budget, and high-quality delivery, ensuring all milestones are met.
- Serve as the primary interface between LNER, Porterbrook, and CAF, managing relationships and performance across the supply chain.
- Maintain effective governance, risk management, and reporting processes, providing transparency and timely escalation where necessary.
Technical Oversight
- State-manage the train build, acceptance, and commissioning processes, ensuring stakeholder requirements are met.
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Compliance and Quality
- Ensure regulatory compliance (e.g., RAIB, CMA) and adherence to project management standards, driving continuous improvements.
- Oversight of budgets, schedules, resources, and risk assessments to maximise value within project constraints.
Operational Transition
- Support operational transition planning to ensure a safe and efficient integration of the fleet into service.
- Provide strategic recommendations and assurance to LNER’s senior leadership team ahead of unit acceptance and handover.
Team Leadership
- Foster a delivery-focused culture, motivating teams, strengthening stakeholder relationships, and embedding a safety-first mindset.
Essential Requirements
To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate:
- Exceptional leadership in managing diverse stakeholders (operational, technical, and executives) and complex project environments.
- Commercial acumen combining strategic planning with practical problem-solving.
- Extensive experience in programme/project management, ideally across large-scale infrastructure, procurement, or transformation, with a focus on ** risk, budget, and delivery**.
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills, able to drive alignment across inconsistent stakeholder interests.
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and turn ambiguity into clear action plans.
- Portfolio delivery experience, balancing competing priorities while aligning with LNER’s long-term aspirations.
Further Criterion
- Alignment and vibe with LNER’s core values: Satisfaction, Safety, Trust, Ambition, and Collaboration.
Key Benefits
LNER offers a generous package to support your career:
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- Discounts on train travel:
- Free LNER travel for you and dependents.
- 40% off other Great British Rail (GBR) routes.
- Discounted international tickets (after one year).
- 50% off seats for friends/family on LNER journeys.
- Pension & savings:
- Attractive ** definiert benefit pension plan**.
- Access to cycle-to-work/business EV schemes.
- Additional incentives:
- Health and well-being schemes and discounts.
- Career training ** 힘들]],
- Savings/cashback schemes from leading retailers.
- Recognition rewards and awards.
LNER’s Culture and Values
We strive to become the UK’s most loved, forward-thinking, and accountable rail operator. Our success depends on:
- Innovation through our people. At LNER, vibrant teams deliver impact together.
- Driving well-being. We prioritise physical and mental health to empower our teams.
- Inclusivity and diversity. Our people and culture evolve with the communities we serve.
Workforce Development
- Progression programmes linking skills to Great British Rail, future goals, and people-led change.
- Professional development in leadership, change management, and collaboration.
Recruitment Considerations
- To ensure operational safety, all new hires undergo a basic DBS check (for unspent convictions and cautions under the Rehabilitation Act).
- A pre-joiner medical assessment, including a drugs and alcohol test, is mandatory.
- For rail/journey-based roles, a safety-critical medical may be required.
Applicants are encouraged to seek adjustments if needed.
Listen. Work together, Stay safe. Shine. (LNER’s Collective Values)
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