Rail Systems Project Manager

Randstad Cpe London; Camden Town; Hybrid; GBP 92,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE London is seeking a Rail Systems Project Manager for a major HS2 rail systems project in West London. The role is hands-on, delivery-focused, supporting construction, testing, commissioning and entry into service with strong NEC contract management experience.

The position is a rolling 6-month contract, 4 days on site and 1 day working from home, paying £500-£550 per day Inside IR35 via Umbrella. ASAP start.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Rail Systems Project Manager.
• Main contractor experience within the railway - essential.
• Strong NEC3/NEC contract management experience.
• Proven experience supporting railway infrastructure projects through construction and entry into service.
• Experience working across project controls, programme and contractual management.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the construction and transition into entry into service.
• Supporting programme management, project controls and monthly reporting
• Coordinating contractors and systems delivery teams
• Managing project interfaces across multiple rail systems
• Supporting construction, testing, commissioning and entry into service
• Monitoring programme, risk, cost and project performance
• Working closely with the Head of PMO and wider project team
• Providing hands-on project management support rather than simply delegating

Job description

Are you a Rail Systems Project Manager with experience taking railway systems contracts through construction and into entry into service?
Do you have experience working for a main contractor on major railway infrastructure projects and strong NEC contract management experience?
Job Title: Rail Systems Project Manager
Location: West London - 4 Days Site / 1 Day Home
Rate: £500-£550 per day (Inside IR35 via Umbrella)
Contract: Rolling 6-Month Contract
Start Date: ASAP
This is an opportunity to join a leading main contractor delivering major HS2 rail systems works in West London. The project is now finalising the design and moving into the construction phase, creating a requirement for an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery team through this critical transition.
This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role. The successful candidate will need to be comfortable getting involved in the detail, managing contractual and project controls activities, and supporting the project through construction, testing, commissioning and ultimately entry into service.

Where you will add value:

• Supporting the construction and transition into entry into service.
• Supporting programme management, project controls and monthly reporting
• Coordinating contractors and systems delivery teams
• Managing project interfaces across multiple rail systems
• Supporting construction, testing, commissioning and entry into service
• Monitoring programme, risk, cost and project performance
• Working closely with the Head of PMO and wider project team
• Providing hands-on project management support rather than simply delegating

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Previous experience as a Rail Systems Project Manager
• Main contractor experience within the railway - essential
• Strong NEC3/NEC contract management experience
• Proven experience supporting railway infrastructure projects through construction and entry into service
• Experience working across project controls, programme and contractual management

Why this contract stands out:

• Major HS2 rail systems project in West London
• Join at a key point as the project moves into construction
• Opportunity to manage the project through construction, commissioning and entry into service
• £500-£550 per day Inside IR35 via Umbrella
• Rolling 6-Month Contract
• 4 days site / 1 day working from home
• Hands-on role within a small, experienced project team