Handover Manager

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

Handover Manager – Outside IR35

Birmingham | Full‑time | Contract | 3-6 months initially

We’re seeking an experienced Handover Manager to support the handover of a major Midlands based Railway Station packages into operation and maintenance.

Key Focus

• Lead O&M handover for station packages covering MEP, SISS and Control room systems
• Manage RAMS reviews, inspections, and design sign‑off with specialist Contractors in line with HS2 and Railway standards
• Ensure Human Factors are considered appropriately within Control rooms, Switchboards, ticketing booths
• Oversee FAT AND SAT testing of systems including Software and configuration, witnessing, and statutory approvals
• Ensure delivery of as‑builts, O&M manuals, BIM models, and spares
• Support defects management through to final client sign‑off

Experience Needed

• Strong rail operations & MEP / SISS background
• Knowledge of HMRI and rail legislation
• Experience on major UK rail projects
• Asset Management qualification or equivalent (desirable)

CIRCA £600 per day

For more information or to apply please contact Sam Mayo at Advance TRS on [e-mail]

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.