Assistant Project Manager

Overview

In this role you will support the Project Manager in delivering systems engineering-focused consulting for Transport for London under the Infrastructure Improvement Framework. You will contribute to producing and maintaining project management deliverables, reporting, and cost/resource planning within a cross-functional team. The position offers growth through professional development and closer alignment with TfL projects. This role suits someone who wants to shape delivery in a large-scale transport programme and advance in project management.

Pay / Benefits

• Exceptional personal development and progression plans
• Competitive salary and compensation
• Generous pension scheme with Amey contributions
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Family-friendly policies for new parents or caregivers
• Affinity Networks supporting diverse communities

Responsibilities

• Produce and monitor project management reporting documents in line with contract and client requirements
• Assist with weekly reporting on financial, resource and time metrics
• Support development of programmes with task, resource and cost planning
• Support Delivery Management Team on cost/fee governance for the account
• Engage with project management professional bodies for career development
• Perform general office duties to keep a consulting engineering business running smoothly

Key requirements

• Bachelor or Master degree in engineering, project management, finance, etc.
• Associate membership of APM and/or PFQ or equivalent is desirable
• Understanding of project management principles and practices gained through experience
• Experience delivering projects for TfL or in a TfL-regulated environment is advantageous
• Basic commercial awareness and understanding of health, safety, and welfare regulations
• Ability to produce high-quality reports and understand interfaces between programme tasks
• Experience supervising junior staff or moving towards supervision of others

• clear communication
• team collaboration
• attention to detail
• project management principles
• reporting and governance
• cost/resource planning

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