Rail Project Support Specialist (Regional Delivery)

Network Rail; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Pension schemes

Bonus potential

Rail season tickets subsidy

Staff travel discount 75%

Season ticket loan

35 hours per week

Hybrid working

Healthcare offers

Volunteering leave

Armed Forces reserve leave

Job summary

Network Rail is seeking a Project Management Assistant to support the delivery of projects within the North West & Central region. Based in Manchester, you will work with the Capital Delivery team to ensure projects meet time, cost and quality targets.

You will assist with contractor processes, risk assessments and reporting, while helping maintain high standards of governance and safety across projects. A hybrid working arrangement and regional travel are involved.

Qualifications

• HSQE awareness, issues and principles.
• Membership (or working towards) of the Association for Project Management is desirable.
• A degree or equivalent.
• Knowledge of safety, quality, environmental, commercial and financial aspects.

Responsibilities

• Support the project management team in the daily management of projects in line with GRIP, Network Rail standards and CDM regulations.
• Process contractor possession and isolation applications and monitor progress against timescales.
• Produce regular progress reports and maintain safe working environments and risk assessments.

Skills

HSQE awareness

Education

HND/HNC or equivalent

Degree or equivalent

APM membership desirable

Job description

Network Rail is seeking a Project Management Assistant to support the delivery of projects within the North West & Central region. Based in Manchester, you will work with the Capital Delivery team to ensure projects meet time, cost and quality targets.

You will assist with contractor processes, risk assessments and reporting, while helping maintain high standards of governance and safety across projects. A hybrid working arrangement and regional travel are involved.