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<h2>Project Manager</h2>
UK-London
Job ID 2025-1727
Position Type Fixed-Term
Full-Time or Secondment
FTC Duration 15 months
Post End Date 25/01/2026
<h2>Overview</h2>



RSSB is now recruiting for a Project Manager to support Research and Standards focused project work. As Project Manager, you will manage the design, development and delivery of railway related standards change and research projects in order to achieve the project objectives within specified constraints. The projects to be managed are predominantly research projects.
 
This role is offered on a 15month fixedterm contract and is based at the RSSB offices on Fenchurch Avenue. Flexible working arrangements are available, including hybrid working and flexibility around core hours. Required inoffice days are supported by a commuting travel subsidy. The closing date for this role is 25 January 2026.



<h2>Responsibilities</h2>



What you'll do: 
As our Project Manager, you will 
Project Leadership: 
<ul>
<li>Manage delivery of standard change and research projects with project budgets of up to approx one hundred and fifty thousand pounds as delegated by the Senior Project Manager or Programme Manager, in accordance with all relevant RSSB policies, processes and procedures. </li>
<li>Ensure that projects are delivered in accordance with all relevant RSSB policies, processes and procedures</li>
<li>Establish project teams and influence and motivate members of the team to ensure that, through their individual efforts and through collaborative working with internal and external stakeholders, they contribute to project success in line with the project plan. </li>
</ul>
Project Definition, Planning and Control
Deliver projects throughout the lifecycle in line with RSSB processes, and:
<ul>
<li>Ensure that project requirements are clearly defined, agreed and communicated.</li>
<li>Prepare and maintain schedules, taking account of dependencies and resource requirements.</li>
<li>Prepare and present timely project documentation for budget authorisation and stage gates.</li>
<li>Identify and monitor project risks, opportunities and issues, taking account of lessons learned.</li>
<li>Ensure project outputs meet stakeholder requirements and are fit for purpose.</li>
<li>Monitor project progress against plan for agreed project performance indicators.</li>
<li>Manage the contracts and supplier relationships for externally delivered projects.</li>
<li>Manage internal and external stakeholders, taking account of their levels of influence and particular interests, to support the achievement of project objectives and the realisation of benefits, and secure an appropriate level of feedback to facilitate continuous improvement.</li>
<li>Proactively manage project budgets and maintain accurate forecasts. </li>
</ul>



<h2>Qualifications</h2>



What we're looking for: 
<ul>
<li>A recognised project management qualification such as APM Project Fundamentals (PFQ) or equivalent experience.</li>
<li>Experience of managing the successful delivery of projects, with attention to detail and accuracy in all work.</li>
<li>Experience of effective stakeholder and supplier management, with effective presentation, facilitation and chairing skills for stakeholder meetings.</li>
<li>Competent in the use of Microsoft Project, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.</li>
<li>A commitment to RSSB’s values and customer service.</li>
<li>Communicate effectively and share thoughts and ideas through methods appropriate to the audience.</li>
<li>Adapt and respond effectively when embracing new opportunities, change and in navigating uncertainty.</li>
<li>Actively contribute as part of a team and work towards achieving team goals and outcomes.</li>
<li>Take responsibility and demonstrate accountability in completing tasks and achieving objectives, actively seeking to resolve problems and identify opportunities.</li>
<li>Committed to customer service and placing customer satisfaction at the heart of our success to ensure we deliver against our shared goals.</li>
<li>Can work collaboratively within an evolving industry, gaining stakeholder confidence through understanding their goals and motivations and demonstrating credibility as an expert.</li>
<li>Make timely, informed decisions taking account of the benefits and constraints involved</li>
<li>Experience of managing standards change or research projects (desirable) </li>
</ul>
 
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: 
<ul>
<li>30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)</li>
<li>Holiday buy and sell scheme</li>
<li>Private medical and dental cover</li>
<li>Flexible and hybrid working options</li>
<li>Season ticket loan and travel subsidy</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Volunteer leave</li>
<li>Performance-related bonus</li>
<li>Excellent pension scheme</li>
<li>Learning and development opportunities </li>
</ul>
To support the onboarding process and getting up to speed, a “buddy” will be assigned, so that any new starter has someone to support them in addition to the line manager. 
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 emailing 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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<ul>
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<ul>
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