Rail Project Manager

Advanced Resource Managers; Slough; On-site; GBP 21,771,000 - 22,694,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Resource Managers is seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver major signalling projects in a complex transport environment, based in London. The role is a 6-month contract with a daily Umbrella rate of £463, focusing on delivering projects to time, budget, scope and quality.

You will plan, monitor and report on budgets, schedules and risks while coordinating contractors and internal stakeholders to achieve high-value outcomes, with leadership of 2–3 Assistant Project Managers

Qualifications

• Proven PM experience within signalling, ideally in a London Underground or similar transport environment.
• Strong planning, scheduling, budgeting and cost-control experience.
• Experience managing external contractors and suppliers.
• Experience delivering high-value projects within complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage projects through established governance and delivery processes.
• Manage budgets, costs, schedules, risks, resources and reporting.
• Manage contractors, suppliers and key internal stakeholders.
• Produce cost reports, performance reports and project plans.
• Manage project interfaces, dependencies and commercial matters.
• Lead and coach approximately 2–3 Assistant Project Managers.
• Ensure safe and compliant project delivery.

Skills

Project management

Planning and scheduling

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Leadership (2–3 APMs)

PM qualification (APM/PRINCE2)

Education

APM/PRINCE2 qualification

Job description

Project Manager – Signalling

Contract: 6 months

Rate: £463 Umbrella per day

Location: London

We are recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of major signalling projects within a complex transport environment.

You will be responsible for delivering projects to time, budget, scope and quality, managing budgets, schedules, risks, resources and project reporting. The role will initially support a major signalling project in its final delivery stages, with further project responsibilities expected during the contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage projects through established governance and delivery processes.
• Manage budgets, costs, schedules, risks, resources and reporting.
• Manage contractors, suppliers and key internal stakeholders.
• Produce cost reports, performance reports and project plans.
• Manage project interfaces, dependencies and commercial matters.
• Lead and coach approximately 2–3 Assistant Project Managers.
• Ensure safe and compliant project delivery.

About You

• Proven Project Management experience within signalling, ideally in a London Underground or similar transport environment.
• Strong planning, scheduling, budgeting and cost-control experience.
• Experience managing external contractors and suppliers.
• Experience delivering high-value projects within complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
Strong stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Project Management qualification such as APM or PRINCE2 is beneficial but not essential.

This is an excellent opportunity to take responsibility for significant signalling delivery within a major transport environment.