Rail Project Coordinator - Path to Project Manager

Wabtec; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

LH Group, a division of Wabtec UK Ltd, is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager based in Burton on Trent. You will support project delivery by coordinating activities, maintaining project controls, monitoring performance, and managing risks, costs and reporting.

You’ll work with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain and Quality teams, contribute to monthly reviews, cost control and governance packs, and build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and customers.

Qualifications

• Experience in project coordination or administration.
• Strong communication skills for internal and client relations.
• Ability to work on own initiative and meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and other MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project plans, schedules, milestone trackers and action logs.
• Monitor performance, identify risks and support recovery plans.
• Coordinate updates across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance and Quality.
• Assist with project reporting, stakeholder communications and customer reviews.
• Support cost control, forecasting and monthly financial reviews.
• Maintain risk, issue and opportunity registers and governance packs.
• Support quality, warranty and customer complaint activities.
• Prepare project documentation and meeting minutes.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and customers to support project success.
• Take ownership of assigned work packages and pursue process improvements.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Under pressure

MS Excel

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

LH Group, a division of Wabtec UK Ltd, is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager based in Burton on Trent. You will support project delivery by coordinating activities, maintaining project controls, monitoring performance, and managing risks, costs and reporting.

You’ll work with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain and Quality teams, contribute to monthly reviews, cost control and governance packs, and build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and customers.