Assistant Project Manager – Rail

Spencer Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Group, a leading engineering and construction company in the UK, is seeking a Project Coordinator within the Rail Division. You will support planning, budgeting, and delivery of rail infrastructure projects across the UK, coordinating between clients, subcontractors and internal teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role requires a degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline, strong organisational skills, and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Experience in construction, civil engineering, or rail infrastructure.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficient with Excel, Word, and Project.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in planning, coordination and delivery of rail projects.
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of project programmes, budgets and delivery plans.
• Monitor progress against programme and report milestones.
• Coordinate communication between internal teams, clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Attend project meetings, prepare agendas, minutes and track actions to completion.
• Assist in managing project documentation and ensuring compliance with procedures.
• Support commercial activities including procurement, valuations, cost tracking and change management.
• Identify risks and opportunities; maintain risk and issue registers.
• Prepare progress reports and client updates.
• Ensure health, safety, environmental and quality standards are upheld.
• Support management of design deliverables and technical information.
• Coordinate site activities and ensure resource availability.
• Assist with completion documentation, handover packs and lessons learned.
• Build positive relationships with clients, stakeholders and delivery partners.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Problem solving

Independent & cross-functional work

Flexibility

Professional & client focused

Continuous learning

Integrity & accountability

Education

Civil/Construction/Project Mgmt degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

Job description

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.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• 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.

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