Project Manager - Rail

Randstad CPE; Watford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is seeking a Project Manager for a key Access for All scheme at a railway station in Watford. This role involves managing the project from design to implementation, ensuring safety and compliance throughout. Candidates must have proven rail project management experience and hold valid SMSTS, PTS, and CSCS certifications. This freelance position is available for full-time work with varied hours, including weekends as required.

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience in the UK rail industry required.
• Valid SMSTS, PTS, and CSCS certifications necessary.
• Knowledge of AFA schemes is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end project lifecycle.
• Lead and coordinate with design teams.
• Oversight of subcontract packages and temporary works.

Skills

Project management experience in UK rail industry

Collaborative leadership

Communication skills

Technical knowledge of design management

Tools

SMSTS

PTS

CSCS

Job description

Overview

Project Manager - Access for All (AFA) Rail Project – Hertfordshire. Freelance outside IR35 - CIS or LTD Company. Our client requires a rail experienced Project Manager to take full responsibility for a key Access for All (AFA) scheme at a railway station in Hertfordshire. This role will oversee the project from the initial design phase through to final implementation and handover.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end project lifecycle, ensuring delivery on time and to budget.
• Lead and coordinate with design teams to ensure specifications are met.
• Manage multiple subcontract packages, including building & civils, structural steelwork, lifts, and M&E.
• Oversee all temporary works, ensuring safety and compliance.
• Demonstrate a flexible approach, including weekend work as required by the project schedule.

Candidate Profile

• Essential: Proven project management experience in the UK rail industry.
• Essential: Valid SMSTS, PTS, and CSCS certifications.
• Highly desirable: In-depth knowledge of AFA schemes.
• Strong technical knowledge and experience managing designers.
• A collaborative leader with excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• CITB Temporary Works Co-ordinator competency is preferred.
• Previous CRE (C) experience would be a significant advantage.

Additional Information

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Job Info

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire

Posted: Sep 17th 2025

Closes: Oct 18th 2025

Sector: Construction

Contract: Temporary

Hours: Full Time