Project Manager – Facilities (2-year fixed term)

Salary: £60,000.00 per annum

Location: Leeds/York with travel to Neville Hill (Leeds) and Shipley

People come to Northern for journeys they can rely on – and behind every reliable journey is infrastructure that simply works. As part of our team, you’d be shaping a brand-new Train Care Centre at Shipley, making sure it’s ready to perform from day one and for years to come.

This role sits at the heart of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU), focusing on the facilities, estates and infrastructure that keep operations moving. You’ll bring a facilities mindset into a programme largely led by operations and production specialists – making sure buildings, utilities and compliance-critical systems are designed and delivered with the long term in mind. It’s a fixed-term role with a clear mission: get the site ready, get it right, and hand it over in a way that lasts.

 What you’ll be doing

You’ll act as Northern’s client-side lead for facilities, estates and infrastructure across the Shipley Train Care Centre development.

That means you’ll be:

• Leading facilities input through design, construction, commissioning and handover
• Representing Northern in design reviews and assurance forums, keeping compliance and operational needs front and centre
• Challenging designs and scope changes to protect safety, usability and whole-life cost
• Managing relationships with Network Rail, contractors and delivery partners, particularly around landlord and tenant responsibilities
• Overseeing key systems such as building services, utilities, fire, drainage, environmental and security
• Making sure statutory requirements and Northern standards are fully met
• Setting up asset registers, maintenance regimes and systems before the site goes live
• Ensuring all documentation, certifications and warranties are complete and accurate
• Supporting safe delivery on site, including contractor assurance and risk management
• Preparing the facility so it’s fully operational from day one
• Managing defects and seeing issues through to resolution after handover

About you

Facilities expertise, commercial awareness and the confidence to challenge – that’s the core of this role.

You’ll bring:

• Experience delivering projects in a complex, regulated environment
• A recognised project management qualification such as PRINCE2 (Projects IN Controlled Environments) or APM (Association for Project Management), or a relevant degree
• A strong understanding of health, safety and environmental legislation, including CDM (Construction Design and Management) regulations
• The ability to influence and work with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal and external
• Confidence to question designs and decisions where needed, always with long-term performance in mind
• Experience managing commercial discussions, including contracts, warranties and service agreements
• The ability to turn a high-level concept into a clear and deliverable plan

Experience in rail or property development would be useful, but it’s your ability to think like a facilities professional and see the bigger picture that matters most.

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 up to 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.
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 support for family, lifestyle, and more.
• Training and Career Development: We offer tailored training to our colleagues and opportunities to gain recognised qualifications. Plus enhanced career pathways no matter what part of the business you’re in.
• Recognition: We know how important it is to show how much we appreciate our people. That’s why we have our Northern Lights and Northern Sparks Awards, recognising and celebrating brilliance every day.

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, beginning a journey that would transform travel across the world. We’ve recently celebrated 200 years of the modern railway and, as we reflect on that legacy, our focus is now on the future as Great British Rail takes shape. Join us at this pivotal moment in rail history and play your part in our journey.

A place for everyone

The best journeys happen when everyone feels welcome on board.

At Northern, we don’t just move people from A to B – we’re building a team where everyone feels they belong. Our talent team can make reasonable adjustments to the process if that’s something you need. We're also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer, so if you meet the minimum criteria for the role, we’ll always offer an interview.

We automate parts of our screening process to remove any unconscious bias and to make sure every application is treated fairly. All successful offers will be subject to a DBS check and a medical assessment.

No matter your background, experience, or whether you call it a bap, barm, or cob… there’s a place for you here in the railway.