Rail Signalling Project Manager

Randstad Cpe London; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 78,000 - 106,000; Part time

Job summary

Randstad Cpe London is seeking an experienced Signalling Project Manager to lead railway signalling projects for a main contractor. The role is based in Swindon with hybrid working, requiring a minimum of three days in the office each week.

You will manage projects from planning through delivery, coordinate teams and stakeholders, and monitor programme, cost, quality and safety. PTS is desirable; an energetic, proactive approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Project Manager.
• Strong experience on railway projects.
• Signalling experience or a strong understanding of railway signalling systems.
• Previous experience working for a main contractor on the railway.
• 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.

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).

We're looking for a Signalling Project Manager to support a major contractor's Western portfolio, including level crossings, TDMs and potential OMSL projects.

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, get in touch for a confidential discussion.