ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER – RAIL

Spencer Building and Civils; More; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Group is seeking an Assistant Project Manager – Rail to join its Rail Division. The role supports planning, coordination, and delivery of complex rail projects across the UK, working with clients, principal contractors, and Network Rail to ensure on-time, on-budget outcomes.

You will help prepare programmes, manage budgets, and track progress, while maintaining strong communication with internal teams, suppliers, and clients. A proactive, professional, and adaptable approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in civil/ construction/ project management.
• Experience in construction, civil engineering or rail infrastructure.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word and Project.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks.
• Attention to detail and full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in planning, coordination, and delivery of rail projects.
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of project programmes, budgets, and delivery plans.
• Monitor project progress against programme and report on key milestones.
• Coordinate communication between internal departments, clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Attend project meetings, prepare agendas, record minutes, and track actions to completion.
• Assist in managing project documentation and ensure compliance with procedures and client requirements.
• Support commercial activities including procurement, valuations, cost tracking and change management.
• Identify project risks and opportunities and maintain risk and issue registers.
• Assist with progress reports and client updates.
• Ensure health, safety, environmental and quality standards are maintained.
• Support design deliverables and technical information management.
• Coordinate site activities to ensure resources are available and works are delivered efficiently.
• Assist in preparing completion documentation and handover packs.

Skills

Proactive approach

Problem solving

Independent work

Teamwork

Flexibility

Client focus

Integrity and accountability

Education

Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering/Construction/PM

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/Project)

Job description

Assistant Project Manager – Rail

Description Of Role

Spencer Group is a leading engineering and construction company delivering innovative infrastructure solutions across the UK. Our Rail Division specialises in the design, fabrication, and delivery of complex rail infrastructure projects, working collaboratively with clients, principal contractors, and Network Rail to deliver safe, high-quality projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in the planning, coordination, and delivery of rail projects.
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of project programmes, budgets, and delivery plans.
• Monitor project progress against programme and report on key milestones.
• Coordinate communication between internal departments, clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Attend project meetings, prepare agendas, record minutes, and track actions through to completion.
• Assist in managing project documentation, ensuring compliance with company procedures and client requirements.
• Support commercial activities including procurement, valuations, cost tracking, and change management.
• Help identify project risks and opportunities, maintaining risk and issue registers.
• Assist with the preparation of progress reports and client updates.
• Ensure health, safety, environmental, and quality standards are maintained throughout project delivery.
• Support the management of design deliverables and technical information.
• Coordinate site activities where required, ensuring resources are available and works are delivered efficiently.
• Assist in preparing completion documentation, handover packs, and lessons learned.
• Build positive working relationships with clients, stakeholders, and delivery partners.

Requirements And Qualifications

Person Specification

• Proactive and enthusiastic approach to work.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing project requirements.
• Professional and client focused.
• Committed to continuous learning and personal development.
• High standards of integrity and accountability

Essential

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Previous experience within construction, civil engineering, or rail infrastructure.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Project.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Experience working within the UK rail industry.
• Knowledge of Network Rail standards and project delivery processes.
• Understanding of NEC contracts.
• PRINCE2, APM, or similar project management qualification.
• CSCS card.
• PTS (Personal Track Safety) certification or willingness to obtain.

We are Spencer Group.

Get in touch

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T: 01482 766340

Head Office

One Humber Quays, Wellington Street West, Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU1 2BN