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.