Project Manager

UK-London

Job ID 2025-1742

Position Type Permanent Full-Time

FTC Duration NA

Post End Date 25/01/2026

Overview

RSSB is recruiting a Project Manager to join us on a permanent basis, supporting the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of projects that make a real impact across the rail industry.

Our Project Managers lead the design, development and delivery of projects with budgets ranging from £25k to £500k, ensuring objectives are met within agreed scope, time, cost and quality constraints. Based at our Fenchurch Avenue office, this role offers hybrid working, flexible core hours, and a commuting travel subsidy to support travel into our City of London office. The close date for this role is 25th January 2026.

As a Project Manager at RSSB, you will take end-to-end ownership of projects, ensuring delivery in line with RSSB policies, processes and governance requirements. You will establish and lead effective project teams, working collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders, and motivating others to contribute to project success.

Responsibilities

What you’ll do

Project definition, planning and control

• Define, agree, communicate and maintain clear project requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

• Develop, maintain and manage project schedules and resourcing plans using Microsoft Project Professional.

• Build and manage project budgets, including appropriate contingencies.

• Identify, assess and actively manage project risks, opportunities and issues, drawing on lessons learned.

• Apply RSSB quality management processes and standards.

• Prepare and present project documentation for stage gates, reviews and budget approvals.

• Produce and maintain consolidated project plans.

• Monitor and report project performance against agreed indicators (cost, schedule, milestones, quality and risk).

• Establish and manage project reviews to support effective governance.

• Implement change control procedures and update documentation accordingly.

• Ensure timely and well governed project closure, incorporating lessons learned.

Stakeholder management and communication

• Manage internal and external stakeholders, recognising their influence, interests and priorities to support successful outcomes and benefits realisation.

• Work closely with the Programme Manager and communications team to plan and deliver effective communications.

• Ensure appropriate documentation is prepared for publication and that stakeholder feedback is reflected in project closure reporting.

Supplier management

• Under supervision, support procurement activity and manage relationships with external suppliers to ensure delivery to agreed timescales, cost and quality.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for

Essential

• An introductory project management qualification (e.g. APM Project Fundamentals, PRINCE2 Foundation) or equivalent practical experience.

• Experience managing multiple projects or project workstreams across the full lifecycle, with budgets typically up to £150k.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences.

• Adaptability and resilience when working through change, ambiguity and new opportunities.

• A collaborative team focused approach, contributing to shared goals and outcomes.

• A strong sense of ownership, accountability and problem solving.

• A customer focused mindset, with a commitment to delivering value and high-quality outcomes.

• Proven ability to build trusted relationships, influence stakeholders and gain credibility.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Desirable

• Experience delivering Digital / IM&T (Information Management & Technology) projects.

Why Join RSSB?

We value our people and offer a competitive benefits package to ensure our staff can achieve their best throughout their journey with us. This includes: 

• 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

• Holiday buy and sell scheme

• Private medical and dental cover

• Flexible and hybrid working options

• Season ticket loan and travel subsidy

• Cycle to work scheme

• Volunteer leave

• Performance-related bonus

• Excellent pension scheme

• Learning and development opportunities 

We value diversity and equal opportunities in employment and are committed to creating a workplace which is inclusive to everyone. As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we encourage candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria, to apply for our jobs. If you have applied under the Disability Confident Scheme, please let us know in advance by us. Find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at RSSB: Rail Safety and Standards Board Careers - VERCIDA

If you require any reasonable adjustments  with respect to our selection process including information in an alternative format, please contact us.

We understand the importance of work-life balance and we offer our staff the flexibility to work within our core hours and the option to vary their location between both the office and home. If you are looking for further flexibility, speak to us at interview stage so that we can consider your request.