Rail Contracts Project Manager

Randstad Cpe London; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 130,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Cpe London is seeking a Rail Systems Project Manager to support the Head of PMO on major railway infrastructure works. You will take a hands-on role focusing on heavy contract administration, NEC3 contract management, and rigorous project controls during the early stages of the project.

The role requires experience with main contractors on railway systems, managing warnings, compensation events, monthly reports, and programme management.

Qualifications

• Rail Systems Project Manager with main contractor rail experience.
• Experience managing NEC3 contracts for railway projects.
• Experience supporting early-stage development of railway infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on contract administration and project controls.
• Manage early warnings, compensation events, and monthly reporting.
• Programme management for the early project phase as part of a core team.

Skills

Rail Systems PM

NEC3 contract management

Early-stage railway development

Job description

Are you a Rail Systems Project Manager with experience supporting the NEC contracts management and early-stage development of railway infrastructure projects?

Do you have experience working for a main contractor on the railway?

Contract Rate: £500-550/day DOE - Inside IR35 via Umbrella

Location: West London - 4 days in the project site office, 1 day working from home.

Contract Length: Rolling 6-month contract.

Role Details:

My client is a leading main contractor on major HS2 systems works, looking for an experienced Project Manager to support the Head of PMO.

This is a hands‑on 'doer' role with a primary focus on heavy contract administration and project controls. You will be joining the early stages of a major project, pre-design, responsible for managing early warnings, compensation events, monthly reporting, and program management. You will be part of a small, core team and must be prepared to be actively involved in the work, not just delegate.

Essential:

• Rail Systems Project Manager with experience working for main contractors on the railway.
• NEC3 contract management experience.
• Experience supporting the early-stage development of railway infrastructure projects.