Assistant Signalling Project Manager

Are you a Junior Project Manager with experience working on railway S&T projects, with strong site and commercial awareness?

Job Title:

Junior Signalling Project Manager

Location:

West London - Majority Site Based
Rate: £400/day Inside IR35 via Umbrella

Contract:

Long-Term Contract

Start Date:

November - Flexible for the right candidate
We're looking for a Junior Signalling Project Manager to support a major rail systems programme on HS2, working alongside the Lead Signalling Project Manager on a major works contract .
Where you will add value:

· Supporting the Lead Project Manager with day-to-day project delivery.

· Liaising with site teams and supporting construction activities.

· Coordinating different contractors, disciplines and project stakeholders.

· Supporting contract management, including Early Warnings and project documentation.

· Monitoring progress and understanding the commercial impact of project activities.

· Helping bring different parties together to resolve issues and maintain progress.

· Supporting planning, reporting and general project management activities.

· Developing your experience towards taking on greater Project Management responsibility.
To succeed in this role, you will need:

· Experience with in railway signalling and/or telecoms.

· Previous site-based railway experience is highly desirable.

· Project management or project coordination experience.

· Good understanding of contracts and Early Warning processes.

· Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of how different works interact on site.

· Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and contractors.

· A proactive approach and clear ambition to progress into Project Management.
The Project:

· Major HS2 rail systems programme.

· Long-term programme currently committed through to Christmas 2029, with potential for further works.

· Project commissioning targeted for Christmas 2029.
Why this opportunity stands out:
✔ £400/day Inside IR35
✔ Long-term contract opportunity
✔ Majority site based in West London
✔ Major HS2 project
✔ Strong progression opportunity into Project Management
✔ November start - flexible for the right candidate
If you're an experienced Signalling / Telecoms professional looking to step into Project Management, get in touch for a confidential discussion