Senior E&P Project Manager (Rail)
7 days ago
Castle Baynard
Senior Electrification & Plant (E&P) Project Manager Location: London (Blackfriars) & Hybrid Working (3 days site/office) Salary: c£80,000 – £90,000 + £7,000 car allowance + pension + travel + healthcare & full benefits Framework: Network Rail Southern Renewals Enterprise – CP7 & CP8 (10-year framework) The Opportunity A Tier 1, multi-disciplinary main contractor is proud to be part of the Network Rail Southern Renewals Enterprise, delivering critical Electrification & Plant (E&P) renewals across the Southern Region. We are seeking an experienced Senior E&P Project Manager form a contracting background (Tier 1 or 2) to lead a portfolio of electrification projects across Kent, Sussex, and Wessex, operating from the Blackfriars office with flexible hybrid working. This is a long-term, stable role on a major framework, offering the opportunity to lead complex E&P renewals while working within a progressive Project 13 enterprise model, focused on collaboration, efficiency, and whole-life asset value. Projects You will be responsible for the delivery of multiple E&P schemes, including: • 11kV and 33kV substations, • HV feeder renewals and power distribution upgrades, • Switchgear installations and renewals, • Neutral Section & Conductor Rail Device (NSCD) installations, • Electrification modernisation works to improve safety, resilience, and performance Projects typically range from £10m–£20m, with responsibility for managing a portfolio of 4–5 concurrent schemes. Enterprise Framework – Project 13 The Southern Renewals Enterprise is delivered using Project 13 principles, replacing traditional client–contractor relationships with a collaborative enterprise model. You will work closely with partner organisations across five integrated disciplines: • Electrification & Plant (E&P), • Buildings & Civils, • Signalling, • Track, • Minor Works This model is designed to remove duplication, reduce waste, and deliver safer, more efficient outcomes for Network Rail. Key Responsibilities • Provide senior leadership for E&P projects, ensuring delivery to the highest standards of safety, quality, cost, and programme, • Manage a portfolio of electrification projects with values of £10m–£20m, • Develop and implement project strategies, including scope, schedule, and budget control, • Lead multi-disciplinary project teams and supply chain partners, • Build strong collaborative relationships with Network Rail and enterprise partners, • Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks, implementing effective contingency plans, • Monitor performance against KPIs and report progress to senior stakeholders, • Ensure robust commercial and cost management across all projects, • Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and best practice across delivery About You You will be a delivery-focused senior project manager with strong electrification experience and a background working for a Tier 1 contractor. Key skills and experience include: • Proven experience managing electrification and power projects within rail infrastructure, • Strong understanding of E&P systems, power distribution, and electrical infrastructure, • Experience working on 11kV and 33kV substations, • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a framework environment, • Strong commercial awareness and financial control experience Qualifications & Background • Degree-qualified or equivalent in Electrical/Power Engineering or a related discipline, • Demonstrable experience leading E&P projects from design through delivery, • Strong knowledge of relevant electrical standards, codes, and safety requirements, • Experience managing project portfolios valued at £10m+, • Ability to build and maintain trusted client relationships Package & Benefits Salary: £80,000 – £90,000 Car allowance: £6,960 per annum Private healthcare Pension & life assurance 25 days annual leave + birthday leave Hybrid and flexible working Enhanced maternity & paternity benefits Clear opportunities for long-term career development on a 10-year framework