Project Management Assistant

Network Rail; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Volunteer leave

Discount platform

Discounts & perks

Rail/underground ticket subsidies

Pension schemes

Job summary

Network Rail is recruiting for an ASPRO team member to support planning and coordination of access, possessions, isolations, and resources to enable safe delivery of railway projects in the North West region.

The role requires HSQE awareness, possession planning knowledge, and an education to HND/HNC or degree. The salary starts at £28,000, with 28 days leave and other benefits. Closing date 04 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Educated to HND/HNC or similar standard.
• HSQE awareness, issues and principles.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and coordination of access, possessions, isolations and resources.
• Work with project teams, contractors and stakeholders to meet timescales.
• Ensure compliance with HSQE requirements and maintain accurate records.

Skills

HSQE awareness

Possession planning

Education

HND/HNC or equivalent

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Network Rail operates and maintains the railway infrastructure 24/7 365 days a year. Our purpose is to connect people and goods with where they need to be and our vision is for a simpler, better, greener railway.

Our North West route covers Cheshire to Cumbria, including key cities like Liverpool and Manchester, and destinations such as Blackpool and the Lake District. Major stations include Crewe, Liverpool Lime Street, Preston, and Manchester Piccadilly and Victoria

This busy region sees 1.3 million daily passengers and moves 700,000 tonnes of freight weekly, with 571 stations making up a quarter of Britain's rail network.

In the North West & Central Region, we're proud to be building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We know that inclusive teams make better decisions, drive innovation, and help us create a safer, more accessible railway for everyone. Even if you don't meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply.

If you're passionate about making a difference and believe you have the skills or potential to thrive in this role, we'd love to hear from you. We're committed to creating an open, supportive environment where everyone feels they belong. Your unique perspective and experience could be exactly what we need to keep Britain moving safely and sustainably. Discover more about our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail Equity, diversity and inclusion - Network Rail.

About the role

As part of the ASPRO team, you will support the planning and coordination of access, possessions, isolations, and resources to enable the safe and efficient delivery of railway projects. Working with project teams, contractors, and operational stakeholders, you will help ensure activities are delivered in line with Network Rail standards, industry requirements, and agreed timescales.

The role involves processing possession and isolation applications, monitoring programmes and progress, maintaining accurate records, and supporting compliance with Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental (HSQE) requirements. You will also contribute to effective stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement to help ensure successful project delivery across the railway network.

Salary: Band 5 starting at £28,000 depending on experience

• 28-day annual leave with the option to buy and sell days (contract dependant)
• 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
• My Benefits platform- giving national and local retail discount
• A range of discounted offers including, childcare vouchers, healthcare offers - cycle to work, healthcare club discounted membership and other benefits
• Subsidies of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets
• A choice of contributory pension schemes

Network Rail adheres to a structured pay framework, any salary offered will be within the pay range advertised.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and want to make the most of the skills and talents disabled people bring to the workplace - skills and talents we need in our business

Closing date:4 September 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.

Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail.Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision

Your experience and skills

In order to be successful in this role, we would like you to have/to be:

• Educated to HND/HNC or similar standard.
• HSQE awareness, issues and principles.

We would also like but it isn't crucial to have/to be:

• 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.

Key Information

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Location:

Geographical Area:

North West England

Closing Date:

04-SEP-2026

Job Category:

Business, Commercial and Project Management