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