A clear guide for rail contractors working with Navartis
Want to find out how Rail Contractor Deployments Managed Between Projects and What Support Is Offered?
As a rail contractor, your project timelines, hours and requirements often change and having the right support between assignments is essential. At Navartis, we specialise in helping rail contractors move seamlessly from one project to the next, ensuring continuity of work, compliance and career progression within the rail sector.
Whether you work in track, signalling, civils, electrification, rolling stock or project delivery, our contractor deployment process is built around your needs, efficient, reliable and designed to keep you working.
1. Proactive Planning Before Your Current Rail Project Ends
We don’t wait until the final week of your contract. Our rail recruitment specialists monitor your project timeline and begin planning and discussing your next rail assignment well in advance.
This includes:
Understanding contract end dates
Checking your availability and preferences
Identifying upcoming rail projects that match your skills
Speaking with clients about future demand
This proactive approach ensures you have continuity and options.
2. Access to Exclusive, High-Demand Rail Projects
Navartis is a trusted recruitment partner to major rail contractors, consultancies and operators. This means we can offer contractors access to:
Tier-one and tier-two rail projects
Long-term rail frameworks and multi-year programmes
Short-term, fast-start rail opportunities
Rail roles not advertised publicly across the rail sector
Our strong client relationships allow us to place contractors quickly and effectively within the rail sector.
3. Smooth Off-boarding & Onboarding Between Rail Assignments
We make transitions simple. As one rail project ends and another begins, we manage:
Timesheet processing and final payments
New contract setup
Compliance updates (right-to-work, competencies)
Our goal is to eliminate downtime and keep you project-ready within the rail sector.
4. Compliance & Competency Support
Rail projects have strict competency and safety requirements. We support contractors by assisting with:
Sentinel updates
Expiring qualification reminders
Competency checks
This ensures you remain fully compliant for every new deployment within the rail industry.
5. Dedicated Point of Contact Throughout Your Contract
Every contractor receives a dedicated Navartis consultant who understands the rail sector, your role, your project history and your future goals.
They’ll support you with:
Contract extensions
Client feedback
Market updates
Deployment planning
You always know who to contact whenever you need help.
6. Support Beyond the Rail Project
At Navartis, your relationship with us doesn’t end when you finish a job. We offer ongoing support to help contractors build a stable, rewarding career in rail.
This includes:
CV refresh and profile updates
Advice on rates and market trends
IR35 and payroll guidance
Information on future rail project pipelines
Long-term career development support with the rail sector
We’re here to support you not just on your next role, but across your entire contracting journey within the rail sector.
Why Rail Contractors Choose Navartis
We are a marketing leading specialist rail recruitment agency. We pride ourselves on the quality of our recruitment service and have helped thousands of rail professionals over the years secure rail roles across the globe. We also offer;
Fast deployment onto leading rail projects
Strong industry relationships and exclusive opportunities
Clear communication and dependable support
A compliance-first approach to keep you site-ready
Long-term partnerships that grow with your rail career
Whether you’re nearing the end of your current rail project or exploring new opportunities with the rail industry, Navartis ensures you stay in demand and supported every step of the way.
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Find out more about what we recruit within the rail industry
At Navartis, we recruit across the full spectrum of the rail sector, supporting rail projects from design and engineering through to construction, delivery and maintenance.
Our specialist teams place skilled professionals in rail roles spanning track, civils, signalling, telecoms, E&P, rolling stock, safety, project management and more. Whether you're a contractor looking for your next rail assignment or a permanent professional seeking long-term progression within the rail sector, we connect you with opportunities across major rail operators, consultancies and tier-one contractors.
Explore the breadth of rail disciplines we cover and discover where your next career move could take you.