Job Description
Lead Portfolio Manager (Major OLE & ETCS Projects)
Location:Swindon |Rate:£440/day (Umbrella) |Contract:6 Months (Inside IR35) |Clearance:BPSS & PTS Required
Drive a Critical Railway Modernisation Programme
Are you a seasoned Portfolio Manager with expertise in Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) and signalling systems? We are seeking a dynamicLead Portfolio Managerto oversee a portfolio of essential works on one of the UK's busiest and most high-profile rail corridors
This is a high-impact, 6-month contract where you will be instrumental in delivering two key workstreams: a majorHeadspan Conversionprogramme and the cutting-edgeETCS (European Train Control System)rollout, managing contracts with key partners
Your Role:
You will be the single point of accountability, leading the development, procurement, and assurance for these critical projects. Your focus will be on delivering to cost, time, and quality, while rigorously upholding Safety, Legislation, Company Standards, and the PACE framework.
What We're Looking For (The Essentials):
1. Proven experience as a Portfolio Manager, Senior Project Manager, or Contract Manager within the UK rail sector.
2. Strong, hands-on experience withNEC contract management, ideally across multiple contracts simultaneously.
3. Backg...