Assistant Project Manager jobs in United Kingdom

Are you a Programmer Manager or Senior Project Manager with experience delivering new rail stations or depots? Do you have previous experience of working client side? We are pleased to present two significant new contract opportunities to work on Transport for Wales projects.

Location: Pontyprid 3 days a week – 2 from home

Contract length: Initial 6 months with likely extensions (projects are in early stages)

Rates: Programme Manager £500-£550 per day outside IR35; Senior Project Manager £450-£500 per day outside IR35

Both roles are offered on an initial six-month basis with a strong likelihood of extensions, commencing in mid-October. These positions are confirmed to be outside IR35.

• Project Focus: This role will be dedicated to a new build Station project, a major capital investment initiative.
• Day Rate: £500 - £550 per day
• Key Responsibilities: Lead the planning and delivery of the project, reporting directly to the Project Director, manage project teams, and handle extensive stakeholder engagement with entities such as the Welsh Government, the supply chain, and Network Rail.

• Project Focus: This position is centered on the new Interchange project, which involves replacing the existing station with a new, integrated bus and train interchange.
• Day Rate: £450 - £500 per day
• Key Responsibilities: Reporting to the Programme Manager, this individual will have direct line management responsibility for other project managers on the scheme.

• Candidates must have proven, client-side experience in delivering major rail infrastructure projects, including station builds or depots.
• A strong track record of dealing with both internal and external stakeholders, particularly within the public sector, is essential.
• Experience working with NEC contracts
• While not essential, Welsh language skills are considered highly desirable.

Both roles will operate on a hybrid basis, with a requirement of three days per week in the Pontypridd offices and two days working from home. Interviews are scheduled to be conducted within the next couple of weeks.