My client, a major Rail organisation, is looking for an Interim Assistant Project Manager to join them on an initial 6-month contract. They are going through a Depot upgrade and enhancement programme at the moment and are looking for someone to help support the Lead delivery Project Manager.

The main roles and responsibilities will be to support project controls, planning and management of external sub-contractors to make sure the outlined key milestones are met.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working on depot and siding upgrade and enhancements projects in the UK rail industry and have a proven track record in providing project management for the delivery team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interface and chase design partners
• Deal with T&Qs
• Managing Sub-Contractors
• Assisting with and Co-ordinating work plans ( Excel and Primavera software)
• Contract Administration support documentation process.
• Project Management and planning
• Possession Planning (Work access around a live train environment)
• Supporting the Senior Project Manager

Essentials

• Minimum 3- 5 Years Rail construction and Project Management experience
• Rail Construction
• Depots upgrade and Enhancement works
• Sidings and Stabling upgrade experience
• Exposure to managing Sub Contractors daily.
• Planning and Co-Ordination Workstreams
• Exceptional communication
• A diplomatic approach to People and Project Management

This would be an ideal opportunity for someone in the early stage of their project Management career and looking to gain further exposure to this type of project work.

Due to the urgency of this requirement, we have a start date of this February on offer, so please send an up to date CV for immediate consideration.

This role is Outside IR35