Senior Rail Contracts Lead - South East

Centric Talent; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Centric Talent is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee rail projects across the South East. You will manage contract start-up through to completion, ensuring resources are effectively planned and works are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

You will collaborate with operational teams, clients and rail stakeholders to uphold safety standards and compliance while monitoring commercial performance and pursuing future opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Contracts Manager or similar role within the rail industry.
• Strong understanding of rail delivery environments and standards.
• Experience managing multiple contracts and site teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of rail contracts and projects across the South East.
• Plan and coordinate programmes, resources, and subcontractors.
• Ensure works meet rail standards, client requirements, and safety rules.
• Maintain health, safety, environmental and quality management across projects.
• Lead site managers and delivery teams to achieve on-time delivery.
• Monitor budgets, costs, variations and profitability.
• Review project documentation including risk assessments and method statements.
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress and compliance.
• Build relationships with clients, principal contractors and stakeholders.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate activities with access, possession, planning and delivery requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve performance and win more work.

Skills

Rail contracts management

Stakeholder liaison

Budget management

Leadership & supervision

Planning & scheduling

Commercial awareness

Job description

Centric Talent is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee rail projects across the South East. You will manage contract start-up through to completion, ensuring resources are effectively planned and works are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

You will collaborate with operational teams, clients and rail stakeholders to uphold safety standards and compliance while monitoring commercial performance and pursuing future opportunities.