Assistant Project Manager

TXM Recruit; Ringway; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

TXM Recruit is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support delivery of rail and infrastructure projects in the Northeast of England. You will assist with planning, coordination, administration and stakeholder engagement to help projects run safely, on time and within budget.

This permanent, full-time role offers hands-on project exposure, progress tracking, and collaboration with design, procurement, construction teams. Essential: organisation, communication, and basic PM knowledge.

Qualifications

• Experience in project delivery or administration.
• Strong organisational, communication and planning skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Basic understanding of project management and health & safety.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in delivering projects safely, on time, within budget and to quality standards.
• Assist with coordinating design, procurement and construction activities.
• Prepare project programmes, reports, meeting minutes and action trackers.
• Monitor progress, budgets and project risks, escalating issues where necessary.
• Support client, contractor and stakeholder communication, building positive working relationships.
• Assist with project controls, change management and document submissions.
• Promote health, safety and environmental compliance, including supporting site visits and inspections.
• Maintain project records, risk registers and issue logs.
• Assist with tender submissions, business support activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Project delivery experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Planning skills

Collaborative & prioritisation

Health & safety awareness

Problem solving & attention to detail

Education

A Levels, BTEC, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, or relevant experience

HNC/HND or Degree in a relevant engineering, construction or project management discipline

APM PFQ or working towards APM PMQ

APM Student or Associate membership

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you looking to build your career in project management within the exciting rail and infrastructure sector? Ready to enhance your project management experience, develop new skills and work alongside industry professionals delivering impactful infrastructure projects?

The Role

The Assistant Project Manager will support the delivery of rail and infrastructure projects, assisting with planning, coordination, administration and stakeholder engagement. This is an excellent opportunity to develop project management skills, gain industry experience and take on increasing responsibility while contributing to the safe, efficient and successful delivery of projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in delivering projects safely, on time, within budget and to quality standards.
• Assist with coordinating design, procurement and construction activities.
• Prepare project programmes, reports, meeting minutes and action trackers.
• Monitor progress, budgets and project risks, escalating issues where necessary.
• Support client, contractor and stakeholder communication, building positive working relationships.
• Assist with project controls, change management and document submissions.
• Promote health, safety and environmental compliance, including supporting site visits and inspections.
• Maintain project records, risk registers and issue logs.
• Assist with tender submissions, business support activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience in project delivery or administration.
• Strong organisational, communication and planning skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Basic understanding of project management and health & safety.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Rail, construction or infrastructure experience.
• Knowledge of CDM, NEC Contracts, Network Rail standards and project governance.
• Experience in client-facing or multidisciplinary project teams.

Education

• Essential: A Levels, BTEC, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, or relevant experience.
• Desirable: HNC/HND or Degree in a relevant engineering, construction or project management discipline.

Professional Qualifications - Desirable

• APM PFQ or working towards APM PMQ.
• APM Student or Associate membership.

Main Details

• Job Title: Assistant Project Manager
• Location: Northeast of England
• Contract: Permanent - Full Time
• Pay Rate: £32000 - £35000 per annum (DOE)

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an exciting, friendly, and fast paced consultancy team, delivering essential services.

TXM Recruit is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any specific requirements or require assistance or reasonable adjustments to be made for you during the selection process due to disability or long-term health condition, we will do our best to assist you.