BUSINESS FUNCTION: Programmes

GRADE: ML2/SB2

SALARY: Circa £65,000 per annum

ROLE TYPE: Hybrid

LOCATION: Minimum of 3 days in the office with an expectation to travel around the network to attend meetings as and when required

HOURS: 37 per week

Are you an experienced engineering professional with a passion for delivering high-quality railway property & infrastructure projects?

Join Northern as a Design & Construction Manager and play a key role in ensuring the successful execution of our property and infrastructure projects.

In this role, you’ll oversee the design and construction of key projects, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and industry standards. You’ll provide expert guidance to project teams, manage engineering resources, and drive continuous improvement across all stages of the project lifecycle.

If you're ready to lead, challenge established practices and make a tangible impact on railway design and construction, we want to hear from you!

What you’ll be doing:

• Ensure project teams implement Northern’s systems and procedures for cost-effective, high-quality, and safe design and construction.
• Oversee compliance with railway, industry, and safety standards (e.g., CDM, CSM, Building Regulations), conducting audits and site inspections.
• Provide expert engineering and construction advice, supporting project teams in design, construction, testing, and commissioning.
• Monitor and assess the competence and performance of contractors, design consultants, and site teams.
• Lead accident and incident investigations, sharing lessons learned to drive continuous safety improvements.
  
  
  

About You:

• NEBOSH/IOSH qualification and chartered status (or working towards it).
• Strong knowledge of safety management systems, including CSM and CDM, as well as relevant UK/European standards.
• Technical qualification to degree level or equivalent, with membership in a relevant professional institution.
• Extensive experience in engineering disciplines within the rail industry, covering design and construction projects.
• Proven ability to lead, challenge, and influence change while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
  
  
  

What’s in it for you?

At Northern, we don’t just value our people—we go the extra mile to support them. Here’s a taste of what you can look forward to:

• Free Travel: Unlimited free travel for you, your partner, and your dependents on Northern services. Plus 75% discount on other networks in the UK and Europe.
• Generous Pension Scheme: We top up your contributions by 1.5 times.
• Enhanced Family Benefits: We offer 9 months of full pay for maternity leave and 2 weeks for paternity leave.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Save up to 42% on a bike and spread the cost.
• Exclusive Discounts: From shopping to wellbeing, Northern Perks has you covered.
• Holiday Purchase Scheme: Buy up to 5 extra days of annual leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 support for family, lifestyle, and more.
  
  
  

Why Northern?

We’re more than just a train operator. We’re the heartbeat of the North - connecting communities, creating opportunities, and driving sustainable growth. With 2,500 trains running daily, we’re on a mission to improve rail travel and enhance the customer experience while protecting the environment.

Back in 1825, the first passenger train set off in the North of England, after which rail quickly spread across the globe - and this year, we’re celebrating 200 years of the modern railway. As we look back on the historic events that led us here, we also look towards the future as we move into the era of Great British Rail. Join us at this pivotal moment in rail history and play your part in our journey.

Building an inclusive work environment

We’re actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if you meet the minimum criteria for a job.

Please note that Northern reserves the right to close recruitment for this role before the published closing date, if high volumes of applications are received.