Project Management Assistant

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Location: London, GB

Department Name: ET RS Business Change (618623) G2

At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.

If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Brief Description:

To support the project management team in the everyday management of projects for which they are responsible, in accordance with the Guide to Railway Investment Projects (GRIP), Railway Group, Network Rail’s company standards, and all current applicable legislation including CDM Regulations.

About The Role:

Key Accountabilities:

• Work as part of a project team, assisting to deliver projects to time, cost and quality through various phases in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.
• Monitor and report programme and progress in accordance with project reporting systems and guidelines.
• Develop and integrate effective support systems to enable the Project Manager to manage and control change.
• Process contractor possession and isolation applications so that they are complete and submitted to the prescribed time scales as directed.
• Monitor contractor performance indicators and provide periodic progress reports.
• Support the Project Management team in providing a safe working environment at all times during the execution of those projects under their responsibility.
• Manage generic and site specific methods of working and supply risk assessments to agreed timescales.
• Monitor so that HSQE risk assessments have been carried out by the contractor, and monitor compliance.
• Comply with the Investment Competence Framework.

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

Essential:

• Some management experience including project management.
• Educated to HND/HNC or similar standard.
• HSQE awareness, issues and principles.

Desirable:

• Membership (or working towards membership of) the Association for Project Management.
• A degree or equivalent.
• Knowledge of safety, quality, environmental, commercial and financial aspects.
• Understanding of possession planning.

How To Apply:

Salary: £XX range/spot rate

Closing date: xxxxxx. - Late applications will not be accepted.

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This is a fixed term opportunity ending on DD-MM-YYYY and has the potential to become permanent.

Remote working opportunity! This role requires working in the office 2/3 days a week.

What does our recruitment process look like?

• Once you have applied, our Recruitment Specialist will look at your CV.
• If your experience matches what we're looking for, you'll be invited to an interview/or complete a first interview using a video interviewing platform.
• If you ace your video interview/or assessment, you'll be invited to face to face interview with the hiring manager.

You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.

Network Rail Benefits: To find out about what benefits we offer, click here.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Project Management and Information Technology

Industries: Rail Transportation