Transport for London
This job description takes account of the primary factors but recognises there may be an number of items required to
fulfil the role, but which are not required to be detailed.
Direct Active Fair Accountable Collaborative
Job Description
Job Purpose
Job title
Reporting to
(position number)
Hay score / Pay Band
Guidance
Key accountabilities
Assistant Project Manager - London Rail
Project Manager - London Rail
Pay Band 2
This role will support London Rail Projects teams in the safe delivery of projects with focus on implementing project
governance, reporting and controls tools and processes in line with TfL guidance.
The post holder will be responsible for identifying emerging issues, providing recommendations on potential courses of
action and escalating to the Project Manager - London Rail as appropriate. The role deputises for the Project Manager -
London Rail as required, ensuring project and resource plans are managed and monitoring delivery against the agreed
plan.
As the role will cover project work across all modes within London Rail Projects the post holder will be flexible in terms of
movement and location of work to successfully deliver assigned projects.
1. Supporting various project delivery activities with the assigned project on a day-to-day basis, including issue resolution,
progress reporting, risk management, budget management and on-schedule achievement of project deliverables.
2. Identifying emerging issues, risks, problems or variance to the agreed project objectives, plan, budget and scope. Where
appropriate, providing recommendations on potential courses of action and escalating to the Project Development
Manager.
3. Supporting the Project Manager - London Rail in their project reporting and governance accountabilities, including
progress reporting, risk and issue management, budget and financial management, planning and scheduling, and
document control.
4. Supporting the Project Manager - London Rail in building effective relationships with project sponsors and other key
stakeholders.
5. Assisting in the management of external contractors/suppliers with accountability for discrete aspects of the works whilst
working in a collaborative manner with contractors and stakeholders.
Transport for London
This job description takes account of the primary factors but recognises there may be an number of items required to
fulfil the role, but which are not required to be detailed.
Direct Active Fair Accountable Collaborative
Knowledge
Skills
Financial Impact
Key interfaces
Responsible for supporting projects with a combined value of up to £30million per annum.
All projects teams, programme managers and project managers to communicate workstream progress and financial status
on projects and take instruction
Project controls within the Programme Management Office
Client and sponsor teams
Franchise and concession operators for London Overground, Docklands Light Rail and London Trams
Network Rail
Knowledge and understanding of project and programme management methodologies and their practical application in a
transport setting
Knowledge and understanding of project controls tools and techniques
Understanding of TfL project and programme management methodologies and processes
Professional Qualification in Project Management, e.g. IPMA Level D, APMP, PRINCE2
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people within and outside the organisation
Analyse complex data (quantitative and qualitative), draw conclusions, and produce solutions
Build effective working relations with people within own project teams and with delivery partners outside the organisation
Ability to work under pressure in a complex environment and deliver work with conflicting priorities to tight deadlines
Transport for London
This job description takes account of the primary factors but recognises there may be an number of items required to
fulfil the role, but which are not required to be detailed.
Direct Active Fair Accountable Collaborative
HEALTH & SAFETY STATEMENT
All employees have a general duty in law to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of other
persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions.
All employees must understand and be committed to Transport for London's Health and Safety Policy statement and the
Company's safety priorities and be aware of their contribution to such priorities. All employees must also be aware of and
comply with all current health and