Assistant Project Manager

Wabtec Corporation; East Staffordshire; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

LH Group (a Division of Wabtec UK Ltd) is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support delivery across Engineering, Operations and Finance in Burton on Trent. You will maintain plans, track milestones and drive governance reviews while coordinating with customers and suppliers to ensure on-time, within-budget project performance.

The role focuses on risk management, cost control and stakeholder communication, with a clear path to full Project Manager accountability as you gain experience and

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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). At Wabtec, it's not just about a job - it's about the impact you make.

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., 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. 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). 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.
• 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.

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.