Assistant Project Manager

Wabtec; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec LH Group in Burton upon Trent is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support project delivery, coordinating activities, maintaining controls and managing risks and costs. The role offers clear progression toward full Project Manager accountability.

Key responsibilities include maintaining plans, monitoring performance, coordinating across engineering, operations and finance, and preparing governance packs for review meetings.

Qualifications

• Experience in project coordination or administration.
• Strong communication with internal teams, clients, suppliers.
• Ability to work on own initiative and meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project plans, schedules and logs to support delivery.
• Monitor performance, identify risks and support recovery plans.
• Coordinate updates across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance and Quality.
• Assist with project reporting, stakeholder communications and reviews.
• Support cost control, forecasting and monthly financial reviews.
• Maintain risk, issue and opportunity registers and actions.
• Prepare documentation, reports and governance packs.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and customers.
• Take ownership of work packages and drive process improvements.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Attention to detail

MS Excel

Time management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager to join our team at the LH Group (a Division of Wabtec UK Ltd) based in Burton on Trent we support our customers through maintenance and operation optimisation with customised solutions for spare parts, repair, and overhaul activities on existing trains.

Location: Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, (DE13 8EN)

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 08:00am to 16:30pm, and Friday 08:00am to 13:00pm

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

How will you make a difference?

The Assistant Project Manager supports project delivery by coordinating activities, maintaining project controls, monitoring performance, and managing risks, costs and reporting. Working closely with cross-functional teams, the role offers a clear progression route towards full Project Manager accountability.

What will your typical day look like?

• Maintain project plans, schedules, milestone trackers and action logs to support successful project delivery.
• Monitor project performance, identify risks to delivery and support recovery plans where required.
• Coordinate updates across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance and Quality teams.
• Assist with project reporting, stakeholder communications and customer review meetings.
• Support cost control, forecasting, budget tracking and monthly project financial reviews.
• Maintain risk, issue and opportunity registers, ensuring actions are tracked through to completion.
• Support quality, warranty and customer complaint activities, including the collection of supporting evidence.
• Prepare project documentation, reports, meeting minutes and governance review packs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and customers to support project success.
• Take ownership of assigned work packages and contribute to the continuous improvement of project delivery processes.

What do we want to know about you?

• Ideally you have previous Project Coordination or Administration experience.
• Strong communication skills as you will be maintaining and developing good relationships with internal departments and with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Must be able to work on own initiative.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines for the team.
• Competent MS applications (in particular Excel).

Legal authorisation to work in the UK is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Additional Information

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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