Assistant Signalling Project Manager

Carrington West; Greater London; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Junior Signalling Project Manager to support a major rail systems programme on HS2, working alongside the Lead Signalling Project Manager. The role is West London-based, with the majority site activity and a long-term contract through to Christmas 2029.

You will assist with day-to-day delivery, liaise with site teams and contractors, coordinate multiple works, manage Early Warnings and documentation, monitor progress with a commercial focus, and develop toward

Qualifications

• Experience in railway signalling and/or telecoms.
• Site-based railway experience is highly desirable.
• Proven project coordination or management experience.
• Understanding of contracts and Early Warning processes.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to coordinate multiple works on site.
• Proactive approach with ambition to progress into Project Management.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Lead Project Manager with day-to-day project delivery.
• Liaising with site teams and supporting construction activities.
• Coordinating contractors, disciplines and project stakeholders.
• Supporting contract management, including Early Warnings and project documentation.
• Monitoring progress and understanding commercial impact of project activities.
• Helping bring different parties together to resolve issues and maintain progress.
• Supporting planning, reporting and general project management activities.
• Developing your experience towards taking on greater Project Management responsibility.

Skills

Railway signalling experience

Site-based railway experience

Project management or coordination

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder coordination

Job description

Are you a Junior Project Manager with experience working on railway S&T projects, with strong site and commercial awareness?

Job Title: Junior Signalling Project Manager

Location: West London - Majority Site Based

Rate: £400/day Inside IR35 via Umbrella

Contract: Long-Term Contract

Start Date: November - Flexible for the right candidate

We're looking for a Junior Signalling Project Manager to support a major rail systems programme on HS2, working alongside the Lead Signalling Project Manager on a major works contract.

Where you will add value:

• Supporting the Lead Project Manager with day-to-day project delivery.
• Liaising with site teams and supporting construction activities.
• Coordinating different contractors, disciplines and project stakeholders.
• Supporting contract management, including Early Warnings and project documentation.
• Monitoring progress and understanding the commercial impact of project activities.
• Helping bring different parties together to resolve issues and maintain progress.
• Supporting planning, reporting and general project management activities.
• Developing your experience towards taking on greater Project Management responsibility.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Experience within railway signalling and/or telecoms.
• Previous site-based railway experience is highly desirable.
• Project management or project coordination experience.
• Good understanding of contracts and Early Warning processes.
• Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of how different works interact on site.
• Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and contractors.
• A proactive approach and clear ambition to progress into Project Management.

The Project:

• Major HS2 rail systems programme.
• Long-term programme currently committed through to Christmas 2029, with potential for further works.
• Project commissioning targeted for Christmas 2029.

Why this opportunity stands out:

• £400/day Inside IR35
• Long-term contract opportunity
• Majority site based in West London
• Major HS2 project
• Strong progression opportunity into Project Management
• November start - flexible for the right candidate