Assistant Project Manager

Keplar Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 69,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

Keplar Group in London is seeking an Assistant Project Manager with strong Rail Civils and Station Refurbishment experience to support a major station upgrade across East London and South Essex.

You will work alongside a Project Manager, coordinating subcontractors, managing lookahead schedules, and ensuring quality and safety on live rail schemes.

Candidates should have rail sector experience and relevant certifications; the role is a 6-month initial contract with immediate start.

Qualifications

• Rail experience in live rail infrastructure or stations.
• Strong civils/building/station refurbishment background (MEP on-site covered).
• Proven snagging, handover and project closeout experience.
• PTS preferred; SMSTS and CSCS Manager Card advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead PM with daily operations, sequencing and lookahead planning.
• Drive closeout phase on refurbishment works including snagging and documentation.
• Support site setup, logistics and delivery for station gate line package (£2m).
• Coordinate subcontractors and site teams to maintain progress, quality and safety.
• Ensure works follow Network Rail procedures and guidelines.

Skills

Rail experience

Civils/building/station refurb

Project completion

Subcontractor coordination

Health and safety

Education

PTS (Personal Track Safety)

SMSTS

CSCS Manager Card

Job description

Assistant Project Manager - Rail Civils & Refurbishment

Location: East London / Essex

Salary / Rate: £375.00 - £400.00 per day

Job Type: Contract / Temporary (6-Month Initial Duration)

Start Date: Immediate

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager with a strong background in Rail Civils and Station Refurbishment to support a major station upgrade portfolio across East London and South Essex.

Working directly alongside a Project Manager, you will assist in driving project delivery, subcontractor coordination, building finishings, quality assurance, and completion handovers across live rail schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead PM with daily operational management, trade sequencing, and lookahead programming.
• Drive the final closeout phase on major station refurbishment works, managing snagging, building finishings, and assurance documentation.
• Support site setup, logistics, and delivery for an £2m station gate line installation package.
• Coordinate subcontractors and site teams to maintain progress, quality standards, and safety compliance in live rail environments.
• Ensure all works align with Network Rail procedures and operational guidelines.

Key Requirements

• Rail Experience: Mandatory experience delivering works within live rail infrastructure or station environments.
• Technical Background: Strong bias toward Civils, Building, Structural Works, or Station Refurbishment (MEP coverage is already established on-site).
• Project Stage Knowledge: Proven track record in project completion, snagging, and section handovers.
• Certifications: Active PTS (Personal Track Safety) card preferred, alongside SMSTS and CSCS Manager Card.
• Location: Ability to commute between project locations across East London and South Essex.