Rail Project Coordinator – Assistant PM

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

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.