Assistant Project Manager in London, Greater London
Posted by Gapp Search Limited
£360 – £400 a day
London · Contract
Location: East London / Essex
Salary / Rate: £375.00 - £400.00 per day
Job Type: Contract / Temporary (6-Month Initial Duration)
Start Date: Immediate
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager with a strong background in Rail Civils and Station Refurbishment to support a major station upgrade portfolio across East London and South Essex.
Working directly alongside a Project Manager, you will assist in driving project delivery, subcontractor coordination, building finishings, quality assurance, and completion handovers across live rail schemes.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Lead PM with daily operational management, trade sequencing, and lookahead programming.
- Drive the final closeout phase on major station refurbishment works, managing snagging, building finishings, and assurance documentation.
- Support site setup, logistics, and delivery for an £2m station gate line installation package.
- Coordinate subcontractors and site teams to maintain progress, quality standards, and safety compliance in live rail environments.
- Ensure all works align with Network Rail procedures and operational guidelines.
- Rail Experience: Mandatory experience delivering works within live rail infrastructure or station environments.
- Technical Background: Strong bias toward Civils, Building, Structural Works, or Station Refurbishment (MEP coverage is already established on-site).
- Project Stage Knowledge: Proven track record in project completion, snagging, and section handovers.
- Certifications: Active PTS (Personal Track Safety) card preferred, alongside SMSTS and CSCS Manager Card.
- Location: Ability to commute between project locations across East London and South Essex.
If you are a Rail Assistant Project Manager available for an immediate start, please apply with your updated CV today for immediate consideration or call Paul @ Gapp Search on (phone number removed).
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