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 within 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

This is a summary of a vacancy from the advertiser. Read the full job description and apply →