Assistant Project Manager

Description

The role is Assistant Project Manager, based in Burton on Trent, within a division of a larger rail equipment group.

The team supports customers through maintenance and operation optimisation, with tailored solutions for spare parts, repairs and overhauls on trains already in service.

The company supplies equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services to the freight and transit rail sectors, drawing on more than 150 years of experience and a global workforce of about 30,000 people.

The post coordinates project activity, keeps project controls up to date, tracks performance and manages risks, costs and reporting, working alongside cross-functional teams. It offers a clear route towards full Project Manager responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Keep project plans, schedules, milestone trackers and action logs current so delivery stays on track.
• Track project performance, spot risks to delivery and help build recovery plans when needed.
• Gather and pass on updates between Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance and Quality.
• Prepare project reports, stakeholder communications and material for customer review meetings.
• Help control costs by supporting forecasts, budget tracking and monthly financial reviews.
• Maintain risk, issue and opportunity registers and follow actions through to closure.
• Support quality, warranty and customer complaint work, including collecting evidence.
• Write project documents, reports, meeting minutes and governance review packs.
• Build lasting working relationships with internal colleagues and customers.
• Own assigned work packages and help improve how projects are delivered.

Requirements

• Ideally, you have previous experience in project coordination or administration.
• You communicate clearly, since you will maintain good relationships with internal departments, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• You can work on your own initiative.
• You pay close attention to detail.
• You can work under pressure and meet deadlines for the team.
• You have solid skills in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Conditions

Hours are Monday to Thursday, 08:00am to 16:30pm, and Friday 08:00am to 13:00pm.

The post is permanent and full-time.

Annual leave is 25 days plus bank holidays, with 8 bank holidays on top.

You must have legal authorisation to work in the UK, as the company will not sponsor employment visas now or in the future for this role.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, and will make accommodations on request.

A recruiter engaged by the company for this search owes no fee to a candidate who is submitted and ultimately hired.