179 jobs in Randstad Cpe London

Randstad Cpe London is seeking an Asset Disposal Co-ordinator to manage asset demobilisation and inventory management based in Birmingham. This role involves overseeing the demobilisation programme, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and providing effective management of operational teams and inventory.

Applicants must possess extensive experience in operational management, logistics, and demonstrated communication skills. The position offers flexible working options and an inclusive work environment with a commitment to diversity.

CNC Machinist / Programmer – Rail Industry
Location: Hammersmith, London

Job Type: Long-Term Contract

Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 07:00 – 15:00
Friday: 07:00 – 12:00
Optional night shifts available

Pay Rates (Umbrella)

Day Shift

Standard: £40.54 per hour
Overtime: £50.74 per hour

Night Shift

Standard: £50.34 per hour
Overtime: £63.00 per hour

We are currently recruiting for an experienced CNC Machinist / Programmer to join our client based in the Hammersmith area of London. This is a long-term opportunity working within the rail industry, manufacturing precision components for the London Underground network, including station and track infrastructure.

The successful candidate will be responsible for programming, setting, and operating CNC machinery to produce high-quality components while maintaining strict quality and safety standards.

• Programme, set, and operate CNC lathes.
• Manufacture precision components for rail infrastructure.
• Interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Carry out machine set‑ups and tooling changes.
• Inspect finished components to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Undertake manual machining where required.
• Maintain a safe and organised working environment.
• Work collaboratively with the engineering and production teams.

• Proven experience programming and setting CNC machines.
• Experience using FANUC Lathe controls.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software, including FeatureCAM and/or Autodesk Fusion.
• Familiarity with Heidenhain controls.
• Manual machining experience.Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including optional night shifts.

• Competitive hourly rates with enhanced overtime pay.
• Long-term contract with a well-established rail client.
• Opportunity to work on critical London Underground infrastructure.
• Stable working hours with early Friday finish.
• Supportive and safety-focused working environment.

Lead Control, Command, Signalling and Communications Engineer

UK-London

Job ID:

Position Type: Permanent Full-Time

Post End Date: 12/07/2026

RSSB are now seeking a Lead Control, Command, Signalling and Communications Engineer to join our Standards Team. In this role you will provide professional expertise to support RSSB’s delivery of CCS&C standards and related signalling projects where specialist technical knowledge of conventional/ETCS signalling and operational technology is required. You will work with engineering specialists in developing requirements:

• Rationale and guidance for the railway system. This will take into account compatibility at European, national and route levels
• For safe integration in support of the common safety method for risk evaluation and assessment (CSM REA)
• For railway operational technology, systems and data. This includes the hardware, firmware, software, data and interfaces of applications such as traffic management, train running systems, stock and crew and timetabling system.

You will author new and revised standards, including Railway Group Standards and Rail Industry Standards, including revisions to National Technical Specification Notices and support development of European and International standards (through collaboration with BSI, CEN, CENELEC, ISO and IEC).

This is a permanent, full-time role based at our Fenchurch Avenue office and includes some hybrid working. The closing date for this role is 12th July 2026. Early application is encouraged, and candidates may be contacted before the close date.

What you'll be doing:

• Support the application of system modelling, analysis and requirements capture techniques and facilitate industry consensus on emerging requirements, rationale and guidance across a wide range of railway signalling and operational systems as well as the context in which they exist, including the detailed impact that these systems have on the railway system.
• Provide timely and comprehensive technical support to help RSSB deliver research. Identify opportunities for and implement improved methodologies for developing requirements and research.
• Provide timely and comprehensive technical support to RSSB members in line with reasonable requests.
• Ensure that the means of achieving improvements (for example safety, technical and/or economic) are sought through the identification of technical opportunities and by monitoring technical development and international best practice.
• Represent RSSB and the wider rail industry through membership of relevant industry committees, including technical committees and mirror groups facilitated by RSSB, BSI, CEN/CENELEC and others. Chair industry meetings as required.
• Work in conjunction with the Standards Technical & Regulatory Policy department to ensure that the solutions developed, or documents drafted, comply with the relevant decision-making criteria for the environment in which they are made.
• Engage with and support the industry in benefiting from RSSB’s work so that RSSB’s output has the impact that is intended.
• Resolve technical issues for matters referred by colleagues where you have specific competency.
• Peer review standards work produced by others.
• Report progress and provide technical direction and advice to project managers and line manager on progress made on individual projects.

What we're looking for:

• A science, mathematics or engineering qualification and experience or membership of a professional qualification (e.g. I.Eng or C.Eng).
• A detailed technical understanding of conventional signalling and/or ETCS/ERTMS applications.
• An understanding of the whole railway system and an ability to apply specialist knowledge to the system.
• Experience with document revision/change control work processes.
• Knowledge of relevant interoperability and safety legislation and standards.
• Effective analytical skills and the ability to apply them in the context of the railway system
• An ability to learn quickly and think abstractly.
• An ability to work collaboratively with industry to ensure effective fit for purpose standards.
• Excellent levels of accuracy.
• Effective communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Effective writing skills and ability to understand technical documents.
• Analytical skills with the ability to assimilate information and abstract ideas.
• Effective chairing skills for stakeholder meetings.
• Effective facilitation skills with experience and ease of working with senior rail professionals, technical committees and stakeholders at all levels to explain the results of your work, support their understanding and inform their decisions.
• A commitment to RSSB’s values and customer service.

Desirable criteria

• Experience in the assurance and/or management of safety-related, or safety-critical systems.
• An understanding of requirements, rationale and guidance in the context of the Railway Group Standards Code and Manual.
• A high level of competence in MS Project, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• An ability to apply systems engineering thinking to solve challenging whole railway system problems

We value our people and offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Private medical and dental cover
• Smart working policy
• Season ticket loan and travel subsidy
• Cycle to work scheme
• Volunteer leave
• Performance-related bonus
• Pension scheme
• Learning and development opportunities

We value diversity and equal opportunities in employment and are committed to creating a workplace which is inclusive to everyone. As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we encourage candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria, to apply for our jobs. If you have applied under the Disability Confident Scheme, please let us know in advance by emailing Find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at RSSB: Rail Safety and Standards Board Careers - VERCIDA.

If you require any reasonable adjustments with respect to our selection process including information in an alternative format, please contact us at

We understand the importance of work-life balance and we offer our staff the flexibility to work within our core hours and the option to vary their location between both the office and home. If you are looking for further flexibility, speak to us at interview stage so that we can consider your request.

Randstad Cpe London is looking for an experienced Bid Manager in Tamworth to take ownership of key regional bids in rail and infrastructure. The role offers hybrid working and a competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £75,000, along with benefits such as a car allowance, health plan, and substantial annual leave.

You'll lead the bid process, coordinating across teams to ensure high-quality submissions. Proven experience in managing bids and a solid background in civil engineering or infrastructure is essential.

Are you a Bid Manager or experienced Bid Writer with a background in rail, water or infrastructure? Do you have a proven track record of producing and winning high-value, complex bids? Are you looking for a standalone role where you can take full ownership and make a real impact on regional growth?

Location: Tamworth, with hybrid working (1 day from home) – flexible working hours, with core hours between 9:30am and 4pm. Salary: £50,000 - £75,000 DOE + £6,827 car allowance.

• Car allowance of £6,827.
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days.
• 40-hour working week with core hours between 9:30am and 4:00pm.
• 4.5% pension contribution.
• £150 health cash back plan.

Due to continued growth across the South and Central regions, a leading principal contractor is looking to appoint a Bid Manager to take ownership of a key regional workload. This is a standalone position reporting directly to the Head of Bid, giving you full responsibility for managing and delivering high-quality bids across rail, water and wider infrastructure projects.

The role has been created to support an overstretched team and strengthen local engagement and delivery capability within the Midlands, particularly around Tamworth. You will be joining a stable, well-established business with a strong pipeline of secured work and long‑term opportunities.

• Lead the end-to-end bid process for South and Central region opportunities.
• Coordinate internal inputs across technical, commercial and operational teams.
• Produce high-quality written submissions and supporting documentation.
• Manage bid programmes, timelines and deadlines.
• Engage effectively with key stakeholders and ensure clear communication throughout the bid lifecycle.
• Ensure all submissions are compliant, commercially competitive and aligned to client requirements.
• Support win strategies and bid reviews.
• Maintain strong awareness of market opportunities and client priorities.

• Proven experience as a Bid Manager (1 year+) or Bid Writer (5 years+).
• Strong background in civil engineering or infrastructure sectors.
• Demonstrable experience delivering successful high-value bids.
• Excellent written communication and bid writing capability.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Stable career history demonstrating commitment and longevity.

• Experience within rail or water sectors.
• Exposure to complex infrastructure frameworks.
• Experience working within main contractor environments.

If you are ready to take ownership of a high‑impact role and play a key part in securing major infrastructure work, we would be keen to hear from you.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your CV to Brooke Stell at Carrington West or call for a confidential discussion.

Quality Assurance Manager (Rail)

Location: South Wales, Aberdare, Cardiff – Fully Remote

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Driving Health & Safety excellence across Wales through trusted leadership, hands‑on assurance, and real autonomy to shape safer, higher‑performing operations.

We’re looking for an experienced Assurance & Quality Manager to join our Wales & Western Rail division. This is a key role focused on driving health, safety, quality and environmental standards across the business.

Working closely with senior leaders, you’ll support safe and compliant delivery across projects, improve standards, and help create a strong positive culture across operational teams.

If you enjoy autonomy, influencing change and making a visible impact, this could be the role for you.

• Promote a strong safety culture across the division
• Provide advice and support on health, safety, quality and environmental matters
• Carry out site visits, audits and team engagement
• Report on performance, risks and improvement actions
• Support project mobilisation, sign‑off and hand back processes
• Ensure compliance with drugs and alcohol testing requirements
• Coach and influence teams to improve behaviours and standards
• Ensure compliance with ISO, legal and client requirements
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• A role with real autonomy and trust to make decisions
• Variety in your work with no two days the same
• The opportunity to shape standards and influence positive change
• Supportive leadership and collaborative teams
• Ongoing training, development and career progression
• Recognition for strong performance and results
• The chance to build a long‑term career in a growing business

• Rail industry experience
• Vegetation experience an advantage
• Strong understanding of rail safety and compliance standards
• NEBOSH Certificate and IOSH membership desirable
• Sentinel competencies desirable (PTS / COSS / PC / ES / SSOWP)
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong IT skills
• Excellent communication and influencing ability
• Organised, proactive and detail focused
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team

• Competitive salary – aligned with your skills and experience
• Performance‑linked bonus: aligned to your level and contribution
• Pension scheme – helping you plan for the future
• Recognition schemes – celebrating and rewarding great work
• Private GP service – fast, convenient access to medical support
• Life insurance – providing added peace of mind
• Subsidised gym membership – supporting your health and wellbeing
• Holiday buy scheme – purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave

At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act 2010.

We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and across all stages of employment, including training, development, promotion, pay, and termination. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees, and to creating a working environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, or victimisation.

We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity, respect, and inclusion. We take a zero‑tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour and are committed to continuous improvement through training, inclusive policies, and accountability at all levels.

Randstad Cpe London is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager for its Rail division. This key role focuses on driving health and safety standards and improving compliance across operations.

The successful candidate will have a background in the rail industry, significant experience in quality assurance, and the ability to lead teams effectively. The role offers competitive salary and benefits along with a supportive working environment.

Job Introduction

Skillset: MEP and AFO Project Director

Job location: North Acton to Copthall

Accessible by public transport? yes

Working hours: Weekdays

Contract: Permanent

Flexible working: We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part‑time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role.

The Project Director is accountable for leading the successful delivery of a £600M portfolio of Building and MEP works across 11 assets within the London Tunnels Section of HS2. This role spans the full lifecycle—from design, through construction, to commissioning—ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality delivery aligned with client objectives.

• Take full accountability for the end‑to‑end delivery of Building and MEP scopes (£600M) across 11 assets, including shafts and headhouses. Oversee all project phases: design integration, construction execution, testing, and commissioning.
• Ensure delivery meets programme, cost, quality, and safety targets, driving improvements through each phase of the works.

• Build and maintain strong, strategic relationships with key supply chain partners.
• Foster a collaborative, high‑performance culture across all delivery partners.
• Drive supply chain alignment with programme objectives, promoting innovation and efficiency.

• Understand client objectives, drivers, and success criteria and align delivery strategy and execution plans to meet or exceed client expectations.
• Establish and maintain trusted, senior‑level relationships with the client leadership team.

• Shape, lead, and develop a high‑performing multi‑disciplinary team.
• Promote an open, inclusive, and collaborative culture that empowers individuals and supports continuous development.
• Provide clear direction, coaching, and leadership to senior project staff.

• Ensure strong project governance, controls, and reporting are in place across all assets.
• Manage risk proactively, ensuring mitigation strategies are implemented effectively.
• Drive continuous improvement across delivery, safety, and operational performance.

• Proven experience delivering large‑scale infrastructure or construction programmes (£100M+ ideally £500M+)
• Strong background in Building and MEP systems delivery within complex major infrastructure environments
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi‑asset or multi‑project portfolios
• Excellent client‑facing and stakeholder management skills
• Track record of building and leading high‑performing teams and supply chains
• Strong commercial, contractual, and risk management capability

• Strategic thinker with strong delivery focus
• Collaborative and relationship‑driven
• Resilient, decisive, and outcome‑oriented
• Committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Passionate about developing people and building capability

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

SCS Railways is a Disability Confident Leader. We encourage disabled people to apply for our roles and will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position are offered an interview.

Randstad Cpe London is seeking a Project Director to oversee the successful delivery of a £600M portfolio of Building and MEP works in the London Tunnels Section of HS2. The successful candidate will lead multi-project portfolios, ensuring safe, efficient delivery aligned with client objectives.

The ideal candidate will have experience in delivering large-scale construction programmes and possess excellent client-facing skills. This role offers flexibility and the opportunity to build and lead high-performing teams.