Neos Networks

Senior Project Manager page is loaded Senior Project Managerlocations: Field Based (England)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: March 4, 2026 (14 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR985Senior Project ManagerNeos Networks offers alternative working arrangements that give employees some flexibility, including office, home and hybrid working. Base location: Co-located with Network Rail - Doncaster Salary: £85k + car allowance + performance related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing. Working Pattern: Permanent Full time with the option of hybrid working Role PurposeThe Senior Project Manager will provide client-side leadership for the delivery of complex rail-based telecoms projects. The role is accountable for assurance, safety, stakeholder confidence and delivery to time, operating across both on-rail and off-rail interfaces. The postholder will lead through collaboration, clarity and disciplined assurance, maintaining momentum in a highly regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Lead client-side delivery of rail telecoms projects to agreed time, quality and safety outcomes. Provide senior client assurance across design, construction and commissioning. Manage complex stakeholder interfaces with Network Rail Route, Maintenance and asset protection teams. Manage interfaces between on-rail works and Neos off-rail infrastructure and enablement activities, ensuring seamless integration. Lead collaboration between rail and off-rail delivery teams to manage dependencies, access constraints and handovers. Provide senior oversight of hazard management and ensure robust application of CSM. Maintain focus on delivery certainty, critical path protection and pragmatic issue resolution. Essential Experience & Capability Significant experience delivering rail infrastructure projects, including telecoms or systems. Proven senior client-side or delivery-side project management experience in regulated rail environments. Demonstrable experience managing Network Rail stakeholders, including Route and Maintenance. Strong background in client assurance, governance and delivery control. Robust understanding of hazard management and Common Safety Method (CSM). Working knowledge of NEC contracts and collaborative delivery models. Experience managing complex interface risk across multi-party environments. Behavioural Competencies Leadership & Authority - Leads with credibility and calm authority, able to influence and challenge senior stakeholders constructively. Collaboration - Builds strong, productive relationships across clients, Network Rail, contractors and internal teams. Decision Making - Makes timely, well-reasoned decisions, balancing safety, programme and commercial considerations. Accountability - Takes ownership of outcomes, follows through on commitments and holds others to account. Delivery Focus - Maintains momentum and prioritises actions that protect time certainty and critical path. Communication - Communicates clearly and confidently, translating complex issues into practical direction. Resilience - Operates effectively under pressure in live rail and safety-critical environments. Integrity - Acts consistently with Neos values, safety standards and contractual obligations. Next Steps All applications should be submitted online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome. Should you need any further assistance please contact Neos Networks we believe in making complex connectivity challenges simple.We offer a range of benefits to our employees and believe that a great place to work, motivates everyone to do their best.Just some of our benefits include: Annual Bonus Employee Discounts Birthday & Volunteering Leave Pension, with Service-related Increases Cycle to Work Scheme Holiday Buy Mental Health & Wellbeing SupportThrough our 'working differently' programme we support flexible work times and the ability to work on a hybrid basis.We bring together the unparalleled expertise of dedicated teams with innovation and technical excellence to provide businesses, government organisations and our partners a better network experience that can power the UK's digital future. We do it with a spirit of collaboration, partnership and integrity that means we can achieve more, together.

A leading network provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead client-side delivery for complex rail telecoms projects. You'll collaborate with Network Rail and manage safety and stakeholder outcomes. Ideal candidates have significant rail infrastructure experience and can handle stakeholder assurance across design and construction. The role offers flexible working arrangements, competitive salary, performance-related bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including mental health support and pension schemes.