Senior E&P Project Manager (Rail) in EC4V, Castle Baynard, Greater London
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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
If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.
- Location:
- London
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Manager, Project Manager, PROJECT, E&P, E, Rail, Senior, Management, Project Management
