Project Management Assistant

This role will support the Chief Engineers team in their role of providing functional leadership for engineering and construction activity across the TRU Programme, 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.

The role will support the Chief Engineer and their Deputy in the production of reports, organisation of events, preparation for meetings and many other tasks to keep the team running smoothly.

Transpennine Route Upgrade

The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) is a Programme of work, improving the railway between York and Manchester via Leeds and Huddersfield.

Stretching across the North of England, this key 76-mile Transpennine railway serves 23 stations, crosses over and dips under 285 bridges and viaducts, passes through six miles of tunnels, and crosses over 29 level crossings.

Proposed improvements as will deliver a hard-working, reliable railway for passengers, allowing for trains with more seats, more services and faster journey times.

The Transpennine Route will also see the first deployment of ETCS (European Train Control System) in the north, which will bring a real technology step change in the train control system in 50-years., 1. 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.

2. Monitor and report programme and progress in accordance with project reporting systems and guidelines.

3. Develop and integrate, effective support systems to enable the Project Manager to manage and control change.

4. Process contractor possession and isolation applications so that they applications are complete and submitted to the prescribed time scales as directed.

5. Monitor contractor performance indicators and provide periodic progress reports.

6. Support the Project Management team in providing a safe working environment at all times during the execution of those projects under their responsibility.

7. Manage generic and site specific methods of working and supply risk assessments to agreed timescales.

8. Monitor so that HSQE risk assessments have been carried out by the contractor, and monitor compliance.

9. Comply with the Investment Competence Framework.

· Some management experience including project management.

· Educated to HND/HNC or similar standard.

· HSQE awareness, issues and principles.

It would be advantageous if you have:

· 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.

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Employees will be entitled to a 75% discount off leisure travel this includes off peak and super off-peak tickets. Employees will also be entitled to 75% discount on season tickets., Salary: starting £27,000 per annum depending on experience.