Project Management Assistant

Project Management Assistant at Network Rail

At Network Rail, we're committed 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 contributing to something that makes a real difference to millions of people every day. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. We champion a diverse and inclusive workplace and value flexibility and a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we’re committed to ensuring everyone can access and thrive throughout our recruitment process.

If you’re ready to make a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Brief Description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Project Management Assistant to join our Asset Protection and Optimisation (ASPRO) team. Based at London Blackfriars and reporting into the Asset Protection Technical Interface Specialist, you’ll play an active role in supporting the team with day‑to‑day project management activities.

About The Role

You’ll gain exposure and experience across a wide range of projects within the Asset Protection and Optimisation team.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing incoming forms, documents, emails and completing data entry into the system
• Updating the ACE system to maintain accurate and up‑to‑date information
• Contacting customers by telephone to clarify queries and submissions
• Holding periodic meetings with Scheme Managers to review their portfolios and support with ad‑hoc requests
• Raising requests for contingent labour staff
• Meeting (usually via video conference) with contingent labour suppliers to ensure mutual understanding of bookings
• Assisting Document Control with DRN numbers and the engineering review process
• Distributing clearance consultations and consolidating responses
• Collating planning application requests and supporting documents

Essential Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Some management experience, including project management
• Educated to HND/HNC level or equivalent
• Awareness of HSQE 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 processes
• Understanding of possession planning
• Knowledge of Asset Protection

How To Apply

Salary: Band 5 circa £30,000-£36,000 plus Inner London Allowance £3,270

Benefits include:

• Generous annual leave, plus statutory days, with the option to buy or sell additional leave
• Defined benefit pension scheme, providing long‑term financial security
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Travel benefits, including: Up to 75% subsidised rail and underground season tickets; Up to 75% discount on leisure rail travel; Interest‑free loans for season tickets and station car parking
• Health and wellbeing support
• Enhanced family policies
• Carer’s leave, recognising caring responsibilities outside of work

Closing date: 05 March 2026 - Late applications will not be accepted. All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Key skills/competency

• Project Management Support
• Data Entry & System Management
• Customer Communication
• Document Control
• Stakeholder Engagement
• HSQE Awareness
• Administrative Support
• Team Collaboration
• Organizational Skills
• Problem Solving