Rail Signalling Project Manager

Carrington West; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 78,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is looking for an experienced Signalling Project Manager to lead railway signalling projects for a major contractor in Swindon. Hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days in the office.

You will drive delivery from planning through to completion, coordinating project teams, subcontractors and stakeholders, while tracking programme, cost, quality and safety performance. Ideal candidates have 5+ years as a Project Manager, strong railway project experience, signalling knowledge, and a

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Project Manager.
• Strong experience working on railway projects.
• Signalling experience or a strong understanding of railway signalling systems.
• Previous experience working for a main contractor on the railway.
• The ability to work from the Swindon office at least 3 days per week.
• PTS, or a willingness to obtain it, is desirable.
• A proactive and hands-on approach to project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Managing signalling projects from planning through to delivery.
• Coordinating project teams, subcontractors and key stakeholders.
• Monitoring programme, cost, quality and safety performance.
• Supporting project planning, reporting and risk management.
• Working closely with the client and delivery teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Attending site when required to support delivery and resolve project issues.

Skills

Project Management

Railway Signalling

Contractor experience

Site presence

PTS awareness

Job description

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in railway signalling? Do you have experience working for a main contractor and delivering railway infrastructure projects?

Job Title: Signalling Project Manager
Location: Swindon - Hybrid, minimum 3 days in the office
Rate: £500/day Inside IR35 via Umbrella
Contract: Long-Term Contract
Start Date: 12 October (flexible for longer notice periods).

Where you will add value

• Managing signalling projects from planning through to delivery.
• Coordinating project teams, subcontractors and key stakeholders.
• Monitoring programme, cost, quality and safety performance.
• Supporting project planning, reporting and risk management.
• Working closely with the client and delivery teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Attending site when required to support delivery and resolve project issues.

To succeed in this role, you will need

• A minimum of 5 years' experience as a Project Manager.
• Strong experience working on railway projects.
• Signalling experience or a strong understanding of railway signalling systems.
• Previous experience working for a main contractor on the railway.
• The ability to work from the Swindon office at least 3 days per week.
• PTS, or a willingness to obtain it, is desirable.
• A proactive and hands-on approach to project delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a major railway contractor and work across a varied Western portfolio, with the potential to support a number of significant signalling projects.

If you're an experienced Signalling Project Manager looking for your next contract opportunity.