Rail Project Manager

Job description

Project Manager – Signalling

Contract: 6 months

Rate: £463 Umbrella per day

Location: London

We are recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of major signalling projects within a complex transport environment.

You will be responsible for delivering projects to time, budget, scope and quality, managing budgets, schedules, risks, resources and project reporting. The role will initially support a major signalling project in its final delivery stages, with further project responsibilities expected during the contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage projects through established governance and delivery processes.
• Manage budgets, costs, schedules, risks, resources and reporting.
• Manage contractors, suppliers and key internal stakeholders.
• Produce cost reports, performance reports and project plans.
• Manage project interfaces, dependencies and commercial matters.
• Lead and coach approximately 2–3 Assistant Project Managers.
• Ensure safe and compliant project delivery.

About You

• Proven Project Management experience within signalling, ideally in a London Underground or similar transport environment.
• Strong planning, scheduling, budgeting and cost-control experience.
• Experience managing external contractors and suppliers.
• Experience delivering high-value projects within complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Project Management qualification such as APM or PRINCE2 is beneficial but not essential.

This is an excellent opportunity to take responsibility for significant signalling delivery within a major transport environment.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

23-08-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English