Senior Contracts Manager

Randstad Cpe London; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in rail infrastructure is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to oversee projects in London. This role involves hands-on management of project delivery and compliance, requiring candidates to have prior experience in safety-critical environments. The successful candidate will drive project execution, manage budgets, and foster collaboration across teams. A degree in Project Management is desirable, although not mandatory, and proactivity in risk management is crucial.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project or Contracts Manager within rail infrastructure.
• Strong background in project delivery in safety-critical environments.
• Understanding of contract types like fixed price and cost reimbursable.

Responsibilities

• Full accountability for end-to-end project execution including planning and resource allocation.
• Develop and maintain project schedules ensuring alignment with milestones.
• Oversee the preparation of key project documentation and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Project Management

Contracts Management

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

IT Proficiency

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Project Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Contracts Manager Opportunity for an experienced Project / Contracts Manager with experience facing Rail Projects to join a rapidly growing business based in London, for a professional with the goal of moving up within the company over time.This will be a hands-on role that will reward effort, working model is office-based in the office in East London. Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project or Contracts Manager within rail infrastructure (mandatory).

• Strong background in project delivery, including safety-critical environments.

• Understanding of contract types (e.g., fixed price, cost reimbursable).

• IT proficiency (Microsoft Office).

• Must pass pre-employment and ongoing medicals, including drug/alcohol screening.

• Desirable but not essential: Degree/HNC/HND in Project Management or related field.

Essential Experience:

• Candidates must possess a strong background in rail infrastructure project management, either in a Project Manager or Contracts Manager capacity. Equivalent experience in similar high-compliance sectors (e.g., civil engineering, utilities, or construction) will also be considered if rail-specific knowledge can be demonstrated.

Project Delivery:

• Full accountability for end-to-end project execution, including planning, resource allocation, access coordination, progress monitoring, and client reporting.

• Develop and maintain project schedules, ensuring alignment with critical milestones.

• Proactively identify risks, implement mitigation strategies, and establish contingency measures to maintain project continuity.

Documentation & Compliance:

• Oversee the preparation and maintenance of key project documentation, including:

  • Risk assessments, method statements, and safe work packs

  • Construction phase plans and task briefings

  • Site records, progress reports, and KPI tracking

• Ensure strict adherence to industry regulations, client-specific standards, and company governance protocols.

Team & Stakeholder Management:

• Lead and mentor on-site and office-based teams, ensuring all personnel are appropriately trained and competent for assigned tasks.

• Foster collaboration across internal departments and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and third-party suppliers.

Commercial Oversight:

• Manage project budgets, procurement, and subcontractor agreements in line with approved processes.

• Oversee change management, financial forecasting, and post-project reviews to drive continuous improvement.

Questions and queries can be forwarded to <email address removed>

Required Qualifications

• None