Careers on the Transpennine Route Upgrade

Below is an overview of all current vacancies on the Transpennine Route Upgrade. Follow the links to find out more about the roles and to apply for them.

Planning
Programme Management & Delivery
Sponsorship

Planning

Principal Project Planner

Role: Principal Project Planner

Grade: Band 3.C

Location: Leeds

Contract Type: Permanent

Application details: Careers – Network Rail

Reference number: IRC2335796

Project Planner

Role: Project Planner (Various roles)

Grade: Band 4.C

Location:One role based in Leeds, and another based in either York, Leeds or Manchester

Contract Type: Permanent

Application details: Careers – Network Rail

Reference number: IRC2335798

Programme Management & Delivery

Delivery & Safety Director (Major Programmes)

Role: Delivery & Safety Director (Major Programmes)

Grade: Band 1.C

Location: York, Leeds or Manchester

Contract Type: Permanent

Application details: Careers – Network Rail

Advert closes: 9th January 2026

Reference number: IRC2336895

Sponsorship

Sponsor

Role: Sponsor

Grade: Band 3.B

Location: Leeds or Manchester

Contract Type: Permanent

Application details: Careers – Network Rail

Closing date: 9th January 2026

Reference number: IRC2337002

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