via Indeed · 18 September 2026 ·1 day ago

Project Management Assistant

Network Rail
Doncaster Full-time
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Who We Are
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Join Network Rail ! Where People and Connections Matter

At Network Rail, we're dedicated 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 part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.

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.

Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision .

About the role
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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.

Salary\- Band 5 £30,119

Closing Date\- 28th September 2026

This is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract with the potential to be extended.

For further information about the role contact Lucy Gannon\- Project Manager

For information about the process please contact LNEResourcing@networkrail.co.uk

What's in it for you

Here are a few of the benefits we offer

  • 28\-day annual leave with the option to buy and sell days

  • Choice of pension schemes

  • 75% discount of leisure travel for you and your family

  • 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave

  • Up to 75% subsidised Rail and Underground travel

  • Gym Pass \-access to gyms across UK

  • My Benefits platform\- giving national and local retail discount
Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know and we'll do our best to assist you.

Some of our roles require face to face Drugs \& Alcohol testing. We will share further details with you as part of your formal offer.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre\-employment checks.

Your experience and skills
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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.
  • 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.

Key Information

Vacancy Details
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Number of Positions:1
Contract Type:Fixed\-Term
Hours:Full Time
Location:Doncaster Marshgate Depot, Doncaster
Geographical Area:Eastern England
Closing Date:28\-SEP\-2026
Job Category:Administration \& Secretarial
Function:Eastern Region
Organisation:MA Programme Manager Doncaster Indirect (842090\) G4

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