Project Management Assistant

Carlisle, GB

BJ STME Carlisle Indirect G2

Network Rail operates and maintains the railway infrastructure 24/7 365 days a year. Our purpose is to connect people and goods with where they need to be and our vision is for a simpler, better, greener railway.

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Our North West route covers Cheshire to Cumbria, including key cities like Liverpool and Manchester, and destinations such as Blackpool and the Lake District. Major stations include Crewe, Liverpool Lime Street, Preston, and Manchester Piccadilly and Victoria

This busy region sees 1.3 million daily passengers and moves 700,000 tonnes of freight weekly, with 571 stations making up a quarter of Britain's rail network.

In the North West & Central Region, we're proud to be building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We know that inclusive teams make better decisions, drive innovation, and help us create a safer, more accessible railway for everyone. Even if you don't meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply.

If you're passionate about making a difference and believe you have the skills or potential to thrive in this role, we'd love to hear from you. We're committed to creating an open, supportive environment where everyone feels they belong. Your unique perspective and experience could be exactly what we need to keep Britain moving safely and sustainably. Discover more about our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail Equity, diversity and inclusion - Network Rail.

Join our dynamic Lancs & Cumbria Delivery Unit project management team to support the successful delivery of railway infrastructure projects, specifically in the Signalling Maintenance Engineer's team

You'll play a key role in the day-to-day coordination of projects in line with the Guide to Railway Investment Projects (GRIP), Network Rail standards, and CDM Regulations. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects that shape the future of rail transport.

Please note this is a secondment/fixed term contract opportunity for 12 months, which may have the potential to be extended or become permanent.

We're seeking a proactive, detail-focused individual to help ensure the successful delivery of projects through all phases—meeting deadlines, staying within budget, and upholding the highest quality standards. In this role, you'll be instrumental in promoting safety and environmental responsibility throughout each stage of the project lifecycle.

Your responsibilities will include monitoring project progress and reporting against key milestones using established tools and processes. You'll also contribute to the development and upkeep of support systems that enable Project Managers to handle change efficiently and with confidence.

Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental (HSQE) compliance will be a core focus. You'll assist in maintaining a safe work environment, conducting risk assessments, and verifying that contractors meet all HSQE requirements. Your attention to detail will ensure both general and site-specific work methods are thoroughly documented and delivered as scheduled.

Lastly, you'll be expected to adhere to the Investment Competence Framework, supporting your professional growth while promoting best practices across all projects.

In order to be successful in this role, we would like you to have/to be:

• Some management experience including project management.
• Educated to HND/HNC or similar standard.
• HSQE awareness, issues and principles.

We would also like but it isn't crucial to have/to be:

• 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.

Salary and benefits:

• Salary: starting at £27,000

• Pro-rata annual leave entitlement (28 days contract dependant)

• My benefits – our discounted online shopping site
• A range of discounted offers including, childcare vouchers, healthcare offers – cycle to work, healthcare club discounted membership and other benefits
• Subsidies of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets
• 75% discount on leisure travel (Discretionary)
• A choice of contributory pension schemes
• 2 weeks paid reserve leave for our Armed Forces community

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Network Rail adheres to a structured pay framework, any salary offered will be within the pay range advertised.

Closing date: 10 November 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.

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

We will endeavour to offer a diverse interview panel wherever possible.

Please note this is a 12 month fixed term contract, which may have the potential to be extended or become permanent.