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Assistant Project Manager

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Posted on Jun 3, 2026 by CV-Library
York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Public Sector
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Contract/Project
Assistant Project Manager
Contract - 3 Months Inscope of IR35
Location - York or Manchester
Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager to support the development of major rail infrastructure enhancement projects through the early project lifecycle, from feasibility and option selection through to a robust single option ready for delivery.
Working within a complex stakeholder environment, the Assistant Project Manager will be responsible for managing programme, budget, risk, safety and stakeholder engagement activities whilst ensuring compliance with Network Rail standards, rail legislation and project governance requirements.
Key Responsibilities

Lead rail enhancement projects through feasibility, option selection and development stages.
Manage project scope, programme, cost, risk and quality.
Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts and delivery plans.
Manage consultants, contractors and supplier engagement.
Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, CSM, Railway Interoperability Regulations and Network Rail standards.
Drive stakeholder engagement across operations, maintenance, asset management and external organisations.
Support procurement strategies and commercial decision making.
Manage project risks, change control and project governance requirements.Essential Experience

Proven experience delivering rail infrastructure or rail enhancement projects.
Strong project development experience within rail, client-side or major infrastructure environments.
Experience managing stakeholders across complex programmes.
PRINCE2 Foundation or equivalent.
Strong commercial, budget and risk management experience.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Desirable

Knowledge of PACE and/or GRIP.
APM membership or equivalent qualification.
Experience working within Network Rail investment frameworks.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile rail programme and play a key role in shaping projects before delivery

Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business.
We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website

Reference: 225199422

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Assistant Project Manager

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Posted on Jun 3, 2026 by CV-Library

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York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Public Sector
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Contract/Project
Assistant Project Manager
Contract - 3 Months Inscope of IR35
Location - York or Manchester
Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager to support the development of major rail infrastructure enhancement projects through the early project lifecycle, from feasibility and option selection through to a robust single option ready for delivery.
Working within a complex stakeholder environment, the Assistant Project Manager will be responsible for managing programme, budget, risk, safety and stakeholder engagement activities whilst ensuring compliance with Network Rail standards, rail legislation and project governance requirements.
Key Responsibilities

Lead rail enhancement projects through feasibility, option selection and development stages.
Manage project scope, programme, cost, risk and quality.
Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts and delivery plans.
Manage consultants, contractors and supplier engagement.
Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, CSM, Railway Interoperability Regulations and Network Rail standards.
Drive stakeholder engagement across operations, maintenance, asset management and external organisations.
Support procurement strategies and commercial decision making.
Manage project risks, change control and project governance requirements.Essential Experience

Proven experience delivering rail infrastructure or rail enhancement projects.
Strong project development experience within rail, client-side or major infrastructure environments.
Experience managing stakeholders across complex programmes.
PRINCE2 Foundation or equivalent.
Strong commercial, budget and risk management experience.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Desirable

Knowledge of PACE and/or GRIP.
APM membership or equivalent qualification.
Experience working within Network Rail investment frameworks.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile rail programme and play a key role in shaping projects before delivery

Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business.
We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website
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Reference: 225199422

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