Assistant Project Manager
| Company: | SLC |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £33,000 to £42,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Leeds |
| Working pattern: | Hybrid - 2 days remote |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 31 Oct 2026 |
Summary
The Role
The Assistant Project Manager supports the successful delivery of rail and infrastructure projects by assisting Project Managers with planning, coordination, administration and stakeholder communication throughout the project lifecycle.
The APM will demonstrate professionalism at all times whilst working collaboratively with colleagues and clients. Show initiative while recognising when to seek guidance and commit to continuous learning and professional development.
The role provides an opportunity to develop project management skills while contributing to the safe, timely and cost-effective delivery of projects. The post holder will gradually assume greater responsibility as their competence and experience develop.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery
• Support Project Managers in delivering projects safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Assist in the coordination of project activities across design, procurement and construction phases.
• Help prepare project programmes, reports, meeting minutes and action trackers.
• Monitor project progress and highlight potential issues or risks to the Project Manager.
• Assist with project documentation and maintain accurate project records.
Client & Stakeholder Support
• Support communication with clients, contractors, designers and other stakeholders.
• Attend project meetings and assist with recording actions and decisions.
• Build positive working relationships with clients and project partners.
Project Controls
• Assist with monitoring project budgets and programme performance.
• Support change control processes.
• Assist with preparing progress reports and financial information.
• Help coordinate project deliverables and document submissions.
Health, Safety & Compliance
• Promote a positive health, safety and environmental culture.
• Support compliance with company procedures, industry standards and statutory requirements.
• Assist with reviewing project documentation and ensuring records are maintained.
• Participate in site visits and inspections where appropriate.
Risk Management
• Assist in identifying project risks and opportunities.
• Maintain project risk and issue registers.
• Escalate concerns promptly to the Project Manager.
Business Support
• Assist with bid preparation and tender submissions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the role.
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