Assistant Project Manager

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TXM Recruit is supporting a well-established engineering and rail-focused organisation in the recruitment of an Assistant Project Manager to join their growing Rail Division.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to develop their career within project management, supporting the delivery of rail and engineering projects while gaining exposure to stakeholders, commercial processes, and project controls.

The Role Reporting into the Project Manager, the Assistant Project Manager will support the planning, execution, and monitoring of projects from start to finish. The role involves a blend of coordination, administration, stakeholder communication, and progress reporting, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

Health & safety, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction will be central to everything you do.

Key Responsibilities
Support project planning, development, and implementation activities
Manage smaller projects or specific phases of larger projects
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to communicate project goals, requirements, and progress
Carry out project administration tasks including scheduling meetings, preparing quotations and invoices, and maintaining project financials
Monitor and report on project progress, including schedules, budgets, and resource allocation
Use project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Power BI, Trello, or ERP systems
Maintain accurate and well-organised project documentation
Identify risks and issues, supporting the resolution of project challenges
Coordinate with team members, contractors, suppliers, and customers to ensure smooth project delivery
Uphold company values and maintain high standards of quality, conduct, and collaboration Requirements:

Experience supporting project planning, execution, and delivery
Experience liaising with stakeholders at various levels
Strong organisational and time management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable producing reports, quotations, emails, and documentation
Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to tight deadlines
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Eager to learn and develop within a project environment
Good commercial awareness
Willingness to undertake relevant training or qualificationsDesirable:

Previous experience within the rail industry
Experience in a project management role
Project management qualifications (APM, PRINCE2, Agile PM, MSP, etc.)
Experience using project management and collaboration toolsWhat’s on Offer
Opportunity to build a long-term career within project management
Exposure to rail and engineering projects
Supportive team environment with development and training opportunities
Competitive salary and benefits packageIf you are interested and would like to be considered for this role, apply right away. If you don’t meet all of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply, as we would like to hear from you
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Location:
Derby
Salary:
£30,000 - £38,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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