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<h2>Project Manager</h2>
UK-London
Job ID 2025-1742
Position Type Permanent Full-Time
FTC Duration NA
Post End Date 25/01/2026
<h2>Overview</h2>
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.
<h2>Responsibilities</h2>
What you’ll do 
Project definition, planning and control 
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Define, agree, communicate and maintain clear project requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
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Develop, maintain and manage project schedules and resourcing plans using Microsoft Project Professional.
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Build and manage project budgets, including appropriate contingencies.
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Identify, assess and actively manage project risks, opportunities and issues, drawing on lessons learned.
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Apply RSSB quality management processes and standards.
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Prepare and present project documentation for stage gates, reviews and budget approvals.
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Produce and maintain consolidated project plans.
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Monitor and report project performance against agreed indicators (cost, schedule, milestones, quality and risk).
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Establish and manage project reviews to support effective governance.
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Implement change control procedures and update documentation accordingly.
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Ensure timely and well governed project closure, incorporating lessons learned.
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Stakeholder management and communication 
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Manage internal and external stakeholders, recognising their influence, interests and priorities to support successful outcomes and benefits realisation.
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Work closely with the Programme Manager and communications team to plan and deliver effective communications.
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Ensure appropriate documentation is prepared for publication and that stakeholder feedback is reflected in project closure reporting.
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Supplier management
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Under supervision, support procurement activity and manage relationships with external suppliers to ensure delivery to agreed timescales, cost and quality.
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<h2>Qualifications</h2>
What we’re looking for 
Essential
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An introductory project management qualification (e.g. APM Project Fundamentals, PRINCE2 Foundation) or equivalent practical experience.
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Experience managing multiple projects or project workstreams across the full lifecycle, with budgets typically up to £150k.
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Strong communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences.
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Adaptability and resilience when working through change, ambiguity and new opportunities.
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A collaborative team focused approach, contributing to shared goals and outcomes.
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A strong sense of ownership, accountability and problem solving.
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A customer focused mindset, with a commitment to delivering value and high-quality outcomes.
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Proven ability to build trusted relationships, influence stakeholders and gain credibility.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
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Desirable
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Experience delivering Digital / IM&amp;T (Information Management &amp; Technology) projects. 
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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: 
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30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
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Holiday buy and sell scheme
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Private medical and dental cover
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Flexible and hybrid working options
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Season ticket loan and travel subsidy
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Cycle to work scheme
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Volunteer leave
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Performance-related bonus
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Excellent pension scheme
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Learning and development opportunities 
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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.

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Project Manager

Morson Vital currently have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager with a couple years Rail experience. This role is ideal for someone looking to grow and develop their initial skills in a fast-growing company.
Role: Project Manager Location: Luton Job Type: Permanent with excellent benefits Salary: Up to £55k per annum Responsibilities: 
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<li>Maintain the project schedule by tracking progress, coordinating tasks, and addressing any issues that arise.</li>
<li>Deliver projects on time, within budget, and to a high standard while ensuring strong health and safety practices across all work sites.</li>
<li>Manage the project plan by reviewing designs, drawings, specifications, and schedules, recommending adjustments as needed. Oversee project costs by approving expenditures and managing contractor contracts.</li>
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<li>Possess strong knowledge of railway project delivery, a solid understanding of CDM regulations, and familiarity with rail-specific health and safety requirements.</li>
<li>Apply Network Rail processes and procedures to ensure cost-effective, high-quality, and safe design, construction, commissioning, and technical activities across relevant projects.</li>
<li>Negotiate contracts with external suppliers to secure favourable terms, and work closely with engineers, architects, and other specialists to define project specifications.</li>
<li>Develop a detailed project plan to ensure work is completed on schedule and within budget, monitor progress, and clearly communicate updates to clients and team members.</li>
<li>Maintain ongoing communication and attend meetings with clients and their representatives to keep them fully informed of project status.</li>
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I am currently recruiting on behalf of a key rail client for experienced, time-served PTS Electricians to join a well-established team on a long-term contract basis.
My client places strong emphasis on team culture and inclusion. Contractors are treated as valued members of the workforce and fully integrated alongside permanent staff.
Based in York, you will be working on projects across the route from Carlisle to St Pancras.
Lodging and transport will be provided, making this a highly attractive role for candidates willing to work away from home.
Key Requirements
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<li>Valid PTS with AC DCCR rail experience</li>
<li>Hold JIB Gold Card, 18th Edition and 2391 I&amp;T</li>
<li>Proven experience working with up to 650V feeder vaults, Battery renewals, 650V fault finding.</li>
<li>Strong electrical rail background with hands-on experience in Crimping, Terminating, Megger (Mega) and Cable testing.</li>
<li>Have your own small hand tools (all other specialist testing equipment will be provided)</li>
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This role is ideally suited to a time-served PTS Electrician looking for the security of long-term contract work on planned and reactive work.
We are looking to more quickly with this, if interested please contact Amy Naden at Vital today:
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<li>&lt;email address removed&gt;</li>
<li>&lt;phone number removed&gt;</li>
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