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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.

For further insight into Asset Protection and Optimisation, please click on the following link Asset Protection and Optimisation - Network Rail

About the role (External)

You'll gain exposure and experience across a wide range of projects.

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

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• 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 (External)

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

• 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.

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Drugs and Alcohol Standard:

Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard has changed. All prospective candidates who are offered a conditional role, will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.

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