Assistant Project Manager

Are you looking to build your career in project management within the exciting rail and infrastructure sector?
Ready to enhance your project management experience, develop new skills and work alongside industry professionals delivering impactful infrastructure projects?
The Role:
The Assistant Project Manager will support the delivery of rail and infrastructure projects, assisting with planning, coordination, administration and stakeholder engagement.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop project management skills, gain industry experience and take on increasing responsibility while contributing to the safe, efficient and successful delivery of projects.
Key Responsibilities
Support Project Managers in delivering projects safely, on time, within budget and to quality standards.
Assist with coordinating design, procurement and construction activities.
Prepare project programmes, reports, meeting minutes and action trackers.
Monitor progress, budgets and project risks, escalating issues where necessary.
Support client, contractor and stakeholder communication, building positive working relationships.
Assist with project controls, change management and document submissions.
Promote health, safety and environmental compliance, including supporting site visits and inspections.
Maintain project records, risk registers and issue logs.
Assist with tender submissions, business support activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
Essential Skills & Experience
Experience in project delivery or administration.
Strong organisational, communication and planning skills.
Ability to work collaboratively and manage competing priorities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Basic understanding of project management and health & safety.
Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Desirable Skills & Experience
Rail, construction or infrastructure experience.
Knowledge of CDM, NEC Contracts, Network Rail standards and project governance.
Experience in client-facing or multidisciplinary project teams.
Education
Essential: A Levels, BTEC, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, or relevant experience.
Desirable: HNC/HND or Degree in a relevant engineering, construction or project management discipline.
Professional Qualifications – Desirable
APM PFQ or working towards APM PMQ.
APM Student or Associate membership.
Main Details:
Job Title: Assistant Project Manager  
Location: Northeast of England
Contract: Permanent – Full Time
Pay Rate: £32000 - £35000 per annum (DOE)
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an exciting, friendly, and fast paced consultancy team, delivering essential services.
TXM Recruit is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any specific requirements or require assistance or reasonable adjustments to be made for you during the selection process due to disability or long-term health condition, we will do our best to assist you.
If you want to register your interest and apply, please contact me on the below or apply online:
Miren Chauhan
Delivery Consultant