Job Description

At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.
We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.
If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!
About GBRX
At GBRX, we are at the forefront of transforming the railway industry, driving innovation, and delivering complex projects that push the boundaries of transportation. We are seeking a Technology Portfolio Lead. At GBRX, we foster a values-driven culture rooted in curiosity, pioneering spirit, and tenacity. You'll work on groundbreaking projects that make a real-world impact, all while being part of a values-driven culture that encourages curiosity, innovation, and tenacity. This hybrid role offers a balance of remote work with regular in-office collaboration, ensuring flexibility while enabling you to work closely with our diverse team of experts.
Brief Description
We're looking for a Technology Portfolio Lead to join us in GBRX as part of our Industry Partnership Digital Railway team.
About the role (External)
Are you a people person?
Are you energised by solving complex problems?
Do you want to be part of a digital signalling generational change?
Have you project experience with signalling or railway operations?
This is an exciting opportunity to develop and manage a number of portfolio workstreams laying the foundations for ETCS (European Train Control System - our digital signalling system) to be delivered through future route renewals. This includes:

• Standing up workstreams to define best practice in areas of strategy and scheme development, building on the experience and lessons learned from earlier deployments
• Initiating and managing projects that tackle implementation challenges needing a national solution
• Supporting the creation and management of portfolio benchmarking and monitoring of trends

You'll be working with other parts of Network Rail, subject matter experts and wider industry partners as required to deliver these, reviewing and challenging incremental outputs to confirm they meet the requirements.
To succeed in this role you will need to hold a long term vision and be comfortable working with a team operating out of multiple locations in an evolving environment.
What we need from you:

• Proven experience of leading the delivery of defined workstreams or projects, including planning, risk management, issue resolution, and reporting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders and present delivery information clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrated experience managing supplier or partner delivery, including shaping requirements, monitoring performance, and working with commercial teams.
• Ability to operate within structured governance and assurance environments, ensuring delivery is transparent, compliant, and accountable.
• Track record of adapting delivery in complex or evolving contexts, using sound judgement to maintain momentum and meet targets.
• Educated to degree level, or able to demonstrate equivalent relevant experience in infrastructure technology, or innovation delivery settings

The role is office based in London Kings Cross, with travel as needed to support projects and change initiatives. IPDR (Industry Partnership for Digital Railway) asks staff to be present in Network Rail offices three days per week, and has policies for both agile and flexible working.
If this sounds like you and you want to know more, call Wendy Morgan on 07771 832378 or email
How to apply (External)
Salary: 55,596-65,966
Closing date: 26/08/25. - Late applications will not be accepted.
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This role is based in London Kings Cross and requires office working 3 days a week.
What does our recruitment process look like? * Once you have applied, the Hiring Manager will review your CV.

• If your experience matches what we're looking for, you'll be invited to an interview.

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