Are you looking for a career where you can make a real difference in people’s day. We are seeking a Project Manager to join our team. In this role, you will safely manage the delivery of selected projects within the Major Programmes portfolio on time, on budget and to quality. You’ll lead the project through its life cycle by planning resources, allocating tasks and responsibilities, tracking financials, managing the schedule, monitoring and mitigating risks, and keeping stakeholders up to date, to deliver the project successfully. 2025 is the 200th anniversary of the first-ever passenger rail journey, so we’re celebrating our proud history and our bright future. Can you move people? Apply now. What you’ll do Lead the successful delivery of projects aligned to strategic goals, ensuring they are on time, on budget, and high quality Own and manage project schedules, risks, scope, and stakeholder engagement across the full project lifecycle Drive a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement, embedding lessons learned into future delivery Ensure robust financial control, tracking and forecasting project costs to deliver value for money Champion effective communication and collaboration, developing stakeholder and communication plans where needed Lead projects through governance processes, including stage gates, change control, and configuration management Manage external suppliers and contractors, ensuring compliance with procurement and site control standards Inspire and lead project teams, providing clear direction and influence across the organisation to deliver common goals The experience you’ll need To be considered for this role we recommend you demonstrate the below in your application; Project pro – Proven success delivering projects, with a formal qualification or accreditation (APM PMQ) and a strong grasp of the tools and techniques that drive project success You bring people with you – Confident communicator, with strong influencing stakeholder management skills You speak rail – Experience in a train operating company or similar industry Think smart – Critical thinker and problem solver who sees the bigger picture Lead from the front – Organised, proactive and ready to inspire others Degree or equivalent – You’ve built your capability through study, experience, or both Tech-savvy – Fluent in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and MS Project Set the tone – Professional in approach, inclusive in mindset, and a role model for Southeastern’s values As proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident Scheme, we will offer you an interview if you apply under these schemes and meet the minimum criteria for the role. Find out more here. Other things to know This vacancy may close early if we receive a large number of applications. So, make sure you get yours in early. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, a right to work verification, a basic criminal record check, and a pre-employment medical assessment. Work visa sponsorship isn’t available for this role. If you applied but weren’t successful in getting a similar role at Southeastern, please wait six months before applying again. Find out more about our recruitment process and get tips to help you apply. What you’ll get in return Along with your salary, the rewards you’ll get include: a final salary pension 25 days annual leave allowance (plus bank holidays) free rail travel across our networks. Meaning you canfeelsecure in your career as well as fulfilled by your work. Click here to see our full range of amazing benefits. A bit about Southeastern We’re one of Britain's busiest train operators, serving London, Kent and parts of East Sussex. We run over 1,700 trains a day, carrying more than 500,000 passengers and serving 180 stations. However, working on our railway is more than getting passengers from A to B. It’s about all the little moments that make a difference to their journey. It’s also about making our railway a great place to work. With a team that represents the communities we serve. This is a journey we’re fullycommittedto and we’re proud to have been named a ‘Great Place to Work’ at the 2023 National Rail Awards and endorsed as a WORK180 Employer for Women. Our ways of working are what we expect of everyone at Southeastern. They are powerful. Tiny moments, every day, from every one of us, add up to massive, positive change. Improving how it feels to work here and how it feels to travel with us. At the heart of everything we do, our Safeguarding Team works to keep our customers, colleagues, and the public safe by improving safeguarding measures and knowledge making sure everyone gets home safe, every day. Learn more about our railway .