Assistant Project Manager

Location: York or Manchester (3 days per week in the office)
Rate: £321 per day Umbrella
Contract: 12 Months

We are seeking experienced Project Development Managers to join a major rail infrastructure programme, supporting the development of enhancement projects from inception through feasibility, option selection and single option development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the safe development of rail infrastructure projects through the early project lifecycle.
• Manage project scope, programme, budget, risk and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Coordinate consultants and contractors to deliver project development outputs.
• Ensure compliance with relevant rail industry, safety and project governance standards.
• Support project transition into delivery phases.

Essential Requirements

• Experience delivering major rail infrastructure projects.
• Experience working on large-scale programmes through development and implementation stages.
• Degree qualified or equivalent relevant experience.
• PRINCE2 Foundation or equivalent qualification.
• Strong understanding of project safety and construction legislation.
• Commercial and contract management experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work within complex project environments.

Desirable Requirements

• APM membership or equivalent professional qualification.
• Experience working within a matrix organisation.
• Knowledge of rail investment and governance processes.
• Budget management experience.

Additional Information

• Candidates must live within 60 minutes of York or Manchester.

We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks, to ensure you can access the site worked as needed.

For more information on this position, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on 02392 228232 or email your CV and covering letter .