Railway Handover Manager – O&M Systems Lead

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; Crawley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Handover Manager to oversee the handover of major railway station packages into operation. This full-time contract role based in Birmingham emphasizes managing rail operations, MEP, and the testing of systems per industry standards. The ideal candidate will have strong rail operations and MEP/SISS experience, with a background in major UK rail projects. This position offers competitive pay at approximately £600 per day.

Qualifications

• Strong rail operations & MEP / SISS background.
• Knowledge of HMRI and rail legislation is essential.
• Experience on major UK rail projects required.

Responsibilities

• Lead O&M handover for station packages covering MEP, SISS and Control room systems.
• Manage RAMS reviews, inspections, and design sign-off with Contractors.
• Ensure Human Factors are considered in Control rooms, Switchboards, ticketing booths.
• Oversee FAT AND SAT testing of systems including Software and configuration.

Skills

Rail operations expertise

MEP / SISS background

Knowledge of HMRI and rail legislation

Defects management

Education

Asset Management qualification or equivalent

Job description

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Handover Manager to oversee the handover of major railway station packages into operation. This full-time contract role based in Birmingham emphasizes managing rail operations, MEP, and the testing of systems per industry standards. The ideal candidate will have strong rail operations and MEP/SISS experience, with a background in major UK rail projects. This position offers competitive pay at approximately £600 per day.