Junior HS2 Signalling Project Coordinator Site-Based Growth

Carrington West; City Of London; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Junior Signalling Project Manager to join a major HS2 rail systems programme in West London. This long-term, site-based contract pays £400/day Inside IR35 and targets commissioning by Christmas 2029.

You will support the Lead PM with day-to-day delivery, coordinate site teams and contractors, and manage day-to-day project documentation. The role requires railway signalling and/or telecoms experience, plus on-site familiarity.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support 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.

Skills

Railway signalling

Telecoms experience

Site-based railway experience

Project coordination

Contract management

Early Warning processes

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder coordination

Proactive mindset

Job description

Carrington West is seeking a Junior Signalling Project Manager to join a major HS2 rail systems programme in West London. This long-term, site-based contract pays £400/day Inside IR35 and targets commissioning by Christmas 2029.

You will support the Lead PM with day-to-day delivery, coordinate site teams and contractors, and manage day-to-day project documentation. The role requires railway signalling and/or telecoms experience, plus on-site familiarity.