Project Management Assistant
Role Overview
The Project Management Assistant will join the Signalling and Telecoms Renewals team in York.
The role supports the Lead Portfolio Manager in developing and delivering signalling and telecoms asset renewal projects across the North East and East Coast Routes.
The team is delivering a major renewal programme and developing future work banks with route teams.
Key Skills for This Role
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About Network Rail
Network Rail manages railway infrastructure and works to keep passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country.
Capital Programmes Eastern delivers renewals and enhancements across track, structures, signalling, electrification, and major station programmes.
Role overview
The Project Management Assistant will join the Signalling and Telecoms Renewals team in York.
The role supports the Lead Portfolio Manager in developing and delivering signalling and telecoms asset renewal projects across the North East and East Coast Routes.
The team is delivering a major renewal programme and developing future work banks with route teams.
Key responsibilities
- Assist the project management team with the everyday management of projects under its responsibility.
- Help deliver projects to time, cost, and quality through multiple phases in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.
- Monitor and report programme and project progress.
- Support governance, collaboration, and decision-making across teams and delivery partners.
Role requirements
- Safe behaviour is a requirement, and applicants should demonstrate awareness of Network Rail's safety vision.
- Work must comply with GRIP, Railway Group Standards, Network Rail standards, applicable legislation, and CDM Regulations.
- The role calls for a driven, conscientious, and ambitious approach to project delivery.
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