Signalling Project Manager

Carrington West; Greater London; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an experienced Project Manager with a signalling background to own and deliver London Underground projects within a fast-paced environment. You will lead planning, cost control and governance, coordinating across time, cost, scope and quality.

Initially you will manage a Signal Recovery project on the Central Line and then support a second project area while mentoring 2–3 Assistant Project Managers and developing the team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within rail / London Underground / TfL
• Signalling project experience
• Understanding of project delivery within a London Underground / TfL environment
• Project Management qualification desirable but not essential

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects across time, cost, scope and quality within TfL methodologies
• Manage approximately 2-3 Assistant Project Managers (APMs) and provide day-to-day direction
• Coach and develop less experienced team members
• Coordinate stakeholder communications and governance

Skills

Signalling background

Project planning

Commercial controls

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Job description

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a signalling background and strong planning and commercial controls experience?

Could you take ownership of signalling projects within a London Underground environment, while leading and developing a team of APMs?

Rate: £440 - £463 (Umbrella)

Location: London

Duration: Initially 6 months with possible extensions

An opportunity is available for an experienced Project Manager to support London Underground signalling works, initially taking responsibility for a Signal Recovery project on the Central Line. The role will provide interim cover for an existing Project Manager before moving into a second project area to support planned medical leave.

You’ll be responsible for delivering projects across time, cost, scope and quality, working within TfL's project management methodology and governance arrangements. The role has a strong focus on project planning, budgeting, cost control, programme and schedule management, project reporting, risk and issue management, and stakeholder coordination.

You’ll also manage approximately 2-3 Assistant Project Managers (APMs), providing day-to-day direction as well as coaching and developing less experienced team members. Strong practical project management experience is the priority; a formal Project Management qualification is beneficial but not essential.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within rail / London Underground / TfL
• Signalling project experience
• Understanding of project delivery within a London Underground / TfL environment
• Project Management qualification desirable but not essential