Rail Project Coordinator & Delivery Support

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

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.