Network Rail
Programme Engineering Manager [D&C]
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Who We Are
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At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team—you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.
We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.
Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision.
About The Role
About the role:
We're offering an exciting opportunity to step into a role that plays a pivotal part in our operational success. We're looking for an experienced and motivated Programme Engineer Manager to join our Works Delivery Team.
In this role, you will manage the engineering, and where applicable, project development, of all schemes for the Programme/Project so that they comply with the requirements of the Governance of Railway Investment Projects (GRIP), relevant standard and regulatory obligations, and are ultimately capable of acceptance back onto the network.
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What You'll Do
You'll lead and manage the engineering function within a major programme, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality engineering solutions that meet safety, cost, quality, and environmental objectives. Working closely with key stakeholders, you'll oversee engineering governance, budget management, validation and assurance activities, and the introduction of new systems and technologies to the network. Providing professional leadership and technical direction, you'll develop robust processes, drive continuous improvement, and build team capability to ensure engineering outputs are delivered efficiently, compliantly, and in line with programme requirements.
What's In It For You
Here are a few of the benefits we offer
- 28-day annual leave with the option to buy and sell days
- Choice of pension schemes
- 75% discount of leisure travel for you and your family
- Private Healthcare
- £6,000 pa Car Allowance
- 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
- Up to 75% subsidised Rail and Underground travel
- Gym Pass—access to gyms across the UK
- My Benefits platform—giving national and local retail discount
This vacancy is Band 2C, salary £85,395–£104,160 per annum
Location
East Coast Route
Contract
Full-time
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Your Experience And Skills
To succeed in this role, you'll need to have:
- Chartered Engineer with relevant successful experience of Programme Management within the Railway Industry or other complex industries/projects.
- University degree in relevant engineering discipline.
- Membership of an appropriate Professional Institution.
- Relevant experience of railway engineering systems and equipment, and implementation.
- Construction design management competence.
- Six Sigma Champion.
You'll Also Need To Have
- Experience of large programmes/projects.
- Experience of leading railway engineering design & development works.
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