The Situation

As the organisation moves toward nationalisation, the need for strong early‑stage project development, robust governance and well‑structured business cases is increasing rapidly. This role plays a pivotal part in shaping how future projects are planned, justified and delivered.

The Opportunity

You will lead the early‑stage development of multi‑disciplinary rail projects, transforming initial asset needs and strategic requirements into clear, structured and approval‑ready business cases.

Working at the centre of the organisation, you will collaborate with engineering, commercial, programme teams and external partners to ensure each scheme is feasible, costed, risk‑assessed and ready to progress into procurement.

This role suits someone who understands how rail projects are conceived, shaped, validated and prepared for tender — someone confident in asking the right questions, challenging assumptions and bringing clarity to complex, multi‑million‑pound programmes.

Key Responsibilities

Develop early‑stage project requirements and shape them into structured business plans.

Lead scheme development from concept through to procurement readiness.

Produce and coordinate business cases for governance approval.

Work across multiple disciplines (civils, M&E, stations, structures, commercial).

Engage with internal teams, external consultants and sta...