Senior Project Manager

Randstad Cpe London; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 67,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee pivotal rail infrastructure projects in Birmingham. This role involves leading the design and delivery of the Network Integrated Control Centre and managing complex rail systems interfaces. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in depot and control centre projects, as well as strong stakeholder management skills. The salary range is competitive, from £67,000 to £92,000, and the position requires at least three days a week in the office.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience with depot and control centre projects.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary, integrated teams on large‑scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of rail systems, including signalling and telecoms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and build of the Network Integrated Control Centre (NICC).
• Oversee and manage rail systems interfaces for the depot and control centre.
• Manage the delivery of depot-specific rail systems and integrate mainline systems.

Skills

Experience with depot and control centre projects

Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams

Strong knowledge of rail systems

Experience managing complex stakeholder relationships

Understanding of NEC contracts

Job description

Are you a Senior Project Manager with experience working on depots and control centre projects?

Do you want to be a part of the largest European rail infrastructure project?

Location: Birmingham (minimum 3 days/week in office)
Project: Washwood Heath Depot & Network Integrated Control Centre (NICC)
Salary: £67,000- £92,000

My client are looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead their team on the Washwood Heath Depot and Control Centre. As the Senior Project Manager, you will lead the design and build of the control centre and manage its complex rail systems interfaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and build of the Network Integrated Control Centre (NICC).
• Oversee and manage all rail systems interfaces for the depot and control centre.
• Manage the delivery of depot‑specific rail systems (e.g., depot control system, OCS, telecoms) and supervise the integration of mainline systems.
• Lead, coordinate, and motivate multidisciplinary, integrated project teams.
• Act as the primary point of contact for a complex network of stakeholders, including rail systems partners, local authorities, and internal subject matter experts (SMEs).
• Drive the project through its full lifecycle, from design and construction to testing, commissioning, and handover.

Key Experience Required

• Essential: Demonstrable experience with depot and control centre projects.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary, integrated teams on large‑scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of rail systems, including signalling (ATO beneficial) and telecoms.
• Experience managing complex stakeholder relationships.
• Experience on similar UK projects (e.g., Alder Common, Three Bridges, Romford Rock) is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts.
• Experience working the entire project lifecycle from pre‑contract award through to design, installation, testing and commissioning.

If you'd like to be considered for this opportunity, please send your CV to [e-mail] or contact me on 01234 567890.

Required Qualifications

None