Network Rail

Project Management Assistant - Cardiff/Swindon

Location
Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Posted At
1/16/2025
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Location

Cardiff, GB

Department Name

EA Engineering & Assurance (570829) G5

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We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. 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 every day 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 (External)

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 applications 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 (External)

Salary: £27,000 - £31,000 per annum. The location can be Cardiff or Swindon

Closing date: 29th January 2025 - Late applications will not be accepted.

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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.

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All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information

  • Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer.****


We positively embrace flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life.

In Wales and Western region, you will have the opportunity to join PROUD, our reward and recognition scheme where you can say thanks and recognise colleagues across the region who have demonstrated outstanding values and behaviours.

At Network Rail we promote a diverse and inclusive organisation. We are working in conjunction with the Cultural Fusion team to support black, Asian and minority ethnic colleagues. If you would like support with your application or interview please contact Wales&WesternCulturalFusion@networkrail.co.uk
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