Assistant Project Manager

CRS Resource Ltd; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail infrastructure firm in Tonbridge is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to coordinate projects and manage client relationships. The role requires a proactive individual with project management experience and strong Microsoft Office skills. Key responsibilities include assisting with project delivery, HSQE compliance, and facilitating team support. Competitive salary from £30k to £42k depending on experience, with benefits including 20 to 25 days annual leave.

Benefits

20 to 25 days annual leave

Varied shifts based on projects

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience delivering Structure projects on NR Infrastructure.
• HSQE awareness, issues and principles.
• Hold current PTS, SMSTS (or equivalent) and CSCS.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day project coordination including planning, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
• Help administer project contracts and monitor performance.

Skills

Project management experience

Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word/Excel/Powerpoint)

Strong communication skills

Education

Educated to HND/HNC or similar standard

Job description

Overview

CRS are looking for an Assistant Project Manager, working within a project delivery team, primarily based in Tonbridge, Kent & delivering a Southern based Rail Structures portfolio. This role is interviewing ASAP, aiming for a quick start, following a successful interview process.

• Salary: £30-£42k DOE
• Industry: Buildings/ Structures Rail
• Pay Method: PAYE Directly employed
• Hours: Full time, some varied shifts due to nature of projects
• Benefits: 20 days annual leave, rising each year up to 25 days + b/hols

Key responsibilities

• Project Coordination: Assist in day-to-day project coordination, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Client and Stakeholder Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and other project stakeholders through effective communication and timely reporting. Supporting the PM & delivery team in presenting deliverables via key stakeholder meetings
• Team Support: Assist in developing and supporting high-performing project teams, potentially encompassing diverse technical disciplines and specialisms.
• Contract and Commercial Management: Help administer project contracts, monitor performance, and ensure efficient resource utilization and cost control.
• Risk Management: Assist in identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential risks that could impact project delivery.
• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare and maintain project documentation, reports, and contribute to internal and external project progress reporting.
• Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental (HSQE) Compliance: Contribute to fostering a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and company procedures.

Exciting opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects that shape the future of rail transport.

About the role

We're seeking a proactive, detail-focused individual to help ensure the successful delivery of projects through all phases—meeting deadlines, staying within budget, and upholding the highest quality standards. In this role, you'll be instrumental in promoting safety and environmental responsibility throughout each stage of the project lifecycle.

Your responsibilities will include working closely with the project delivery team monitoring project progress and reporting against key milestones using established tools and processes. You'll contribute to the development and upkeep of support systems that enable the Project Manager to handle change efficiently and with confidence.

A key part of your role will involve managing contractor possession and isolation applications, ensuring accuracy and timely submission. You'll also track contractor performance and prepare regular progress reports, helping keep projects on schedule and stakeholders informed.

Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental (HSQE) compliance will be a core focus. You'll assist in maintaining a safe work environment, conducting risk assessments, and verifying that contractors meet all HSQE requirements. Your attention to detail will ensure both general and site-specific work methods are thoroughly documented and delivered as scheduled.

What we are looking for

• Some management experience including project management.
• Educated to HND/HNC or similar standard.
• HSQE awareness, issues and principles
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word/ Excel/ Powerpoint)
• Excellent industry knowledge
• Minimum 3 years' experience delivering Structure projects on NR Infrastructure
• Hold current PTS, SMSTS (or equivalent) and CSCS
• Strong communication skills at all levels and the ability to converse confidently in front of key stakeholders
• Ability to handle conflicting priorities across stakeholders and subcontractors

Nice to have

• Membership (or working towards membership of) the Association for Project Management.
• A degree or equivalent.
• Knowledge of safety, quality, environmental, commercial and financial aspects.
• Understanding of possession planning.

Why work for CRS?

CRS is a rapidly expanding, innovative company, supplying a wide spectrum of manpower solutions to the Railway Infrastructure, London Underground and Construction Industries.

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CRS is committed to equal opportunities and actively seeks applications from all sectors of the community irrespective of gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, having responsibility for dependants, age, religion/beliefs, or any other reason which cannot be shown to be justified.

CRS has a fair and comprehensive selection procedure. If you have not been contacted within ten days your application has been unsuccessful. However, please check your junk email folder to ensure that an email from us hasn\'t been blocked by your spam filter.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments in order for all candidates who are successfully put through to the interview stage to be able to attend.