SISS Telecoms Project Manager

Type: Permanent, employed, full time

Location: Wolverhampton Head Office with work nationwide

Start: Immediately

Salary: Circa £60k / Car Allowance / Benefits

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Rail SISS Communications Project Manager to lead the delivery of Station Information and Surveillance Systems (SISS) projects across the rail network. You will manage projects ranging from £250k to £2M, ensuring successful delivery of new installations and refurbishment works at stations.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management: Oversee end-to-end delivery of rail telecoms projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client requirements.
• Team Coordination: Work closely with CRE, PICOT, and electrical teams to manage resources and technical interfaces.
• Procurement & Resource Planning: Manage procurement activities and allocate resources effectively to meet project timelines.
• Programme Integration: Feed into overall programme management, ensuring alignment with wider project schedules.
• Client Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for clients, handling variations, technical queries, and progress updates.
• Entry into Service: Manage entry into service activities, ensuring CRE and PICOT deliverables are completed and signed off.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in rail telecoms or SISS projects.
• Strong understanding of rail standards and safety requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage budgets, variations, and contractual obligations.
• Familiarity with CRE and PICOT responsibilities within rail projects.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work on high-profile rail infrastructure projects.
• Collaborative team environment with strong technical expertise.
• Competitive salary.
• Enrolment to company pension scheme up to 5% of earnings
• Discount membership to South Staffs Leisure and/or Telford & Wrekin Leisure facilities
• Annual discretionary bonus scheme
• EE discount for new or upgraded accounts
• Annual leave loyalty days scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Discount scheme for high street retailers
• Free mental health support

NO AGENCIES

Orton Group is an Equal Opportunity and Disability Confident Employer. Orton does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Please note that DBS checks will be carried out on successful candidates.

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