Project Management Assistant

Network Rail; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading railway infrastructure company in Stockport seeks a detail-focused Project Coordinator to support the delivery of infrastructure projects. The role involves monitoring project progress, managing contractor applications, and ensuring HSQE compliance. Ideal candidates will have project management experience and relevant qualifications. Attractive salary starting at £28,000 plus various benefits including discounted travel and pension schemes.

Benefits

Pro-rata annual leave entitlement (28 days)

Discounted online shopping site

Subsidies on rail season tickets

75% discount on leisure travel

Choice of contributory pension schemes

Paid reserve leave for Armed Forces community

Qualifications

• Some management experience including project management.
• Educated to HND/HNC or similar standard.
• HSQE awareness, issues and principles.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project progress and report against key milestones.
• Manage contractor possession and isolation applications.
• Conduct risk assessments and verify HSQE compliance.

Skills

Project management experience

HSQE awareness

Education

HND/HNC or similar standard

Job description

Location

Stockport, GB

Department Name

BB SPM Lineside TrackSignalling CarPres (105302) G2

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Brief Description

Join our dynamic Works Delivery project management team to support the successful delivery of railway infrastructure projects. You’ll play a key role in the day-to-day coordination of projects in line with the Guide to Railway Investment Projects (GRIP), Network Rail standards, and CDM Regulations. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects that shape the future of rail transport.

About The Role (External)

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 monitoring project progress and reporting against key milestones using established tools and processes. You’ll also contribute to the development and upkeep of support systems that enable Project Managers 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.

Lastly, you’ll be expected to adhere to the Investment Competence Framework, supporting your professional growth while promoting best practices across all projects.

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

• Some management experience including project management.
• 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.
  
  
  

How To Apply (External)

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Salary and benefits:

Salary: Starting at £28,000

• Pro-rata annual leave entitlement (28 days)
• My benefits – our discounted online shopping site
• 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
• 75% discount on leisure travel (discretionary)
• A choice of contributory pension schemes
• 2 weeks paid reserve leave for our Armed Forces community
  
  
  

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Closing date: 18 th August 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.

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