Reed Talent Solutions are proud to be partnering with Transport for London We are seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of a high-profile Reactive Works Programme within TfL's Capital Delivery team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects across London's transport network, supporting critical improvements to signals, trackside, platform and station assets. The programme focuses on resolving infrastructure defects and supporting the introduction of new train fleets across the network.

Working within a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment, you will support the Project Manager in delivering multiple concurrent workstreams while managing contractor activity and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget

Location: Stratford, London (Hybrid Working - 2 days per week in the office)
Contract: Initial 6-Month Contract (with anticipated workload through to 2028)
Rate: £275. 55 per day PAYE (£375 per day Umbrella equivalent)
Start Date: ASAP.

The Role
As Assistant Project Manager, you will be responsible for supporting project delivery across a portfolio of infrastructure works, ensuring effective management of risks, schedules, budgets and stakeholders.
You will work closely with project teams, contractors and senior stakeholders, helping to drive successful project outcomes whilst contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within TfL's Project Management Community.

Key Responsibilities
Support the delivery of project and programme activities, taking ownership of allocated work packages.
Monitor project progress against agreed milestones, budgets and schedules.
Identify, manage and escalate project risks, issues and programme variances.
Support planning, scheduling and progress reporting activities.
Manage contractor-delivered work packages across multiple workstreams.
Assist with procurement activities where required.
Support governance processes including reporting, document control and financial monitoring.
Provide recommendations to the Project Manager regarding emerging risks and delivery challenges.
Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and TfL standards.
Deputise for the Project Manager when required.
Contribute to lessons learned activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

What We're Looking For

Essential Experience
Experience working within complex infrastructure, rail or transportation environments.
Demonstrable experience delivering project work packages from initiation through to completion.
Experience supporting project delivery, including risk and issue management.
Strong contractor management experience.
Experience producing project reports and supporting governance processes.
Proven ability to work under pressure whilst balancing time, cost and quality requirements.
Experience working within multi-disciplinary and matrix-managed organisations.

Highly Desirable Experience
Previous TfL, London Underground or wider rail industry experience.
Experience delivering station, platform, trackside or signalling-related projects.
Fixed infrastructure experience within operational station environments.
Experience supporting reactive maintenance, asset management or defect resolution programmes.
Experience managing multiple contractor workstreams simultaneously.

Knowledge & Skills

You will possess

Knowledge of project and programme management principles and methodologies.
Understanding of project controls, governance and reporting processes.
Knowledge of contractor, risk and issue management.
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
A proactive and delivery-focused approach.
The ability to adapt quickly within a fast-paced, reactive project environment.
Strong organisational and planning skills with excellent attention to detail.

Desirable Knowledge
Understanding of TfL's Programme and Project Management Methodology (Pathway).
Knowledge of rail infrastructure, signalling systems and fixed station assets.

Qualifications

Essential
Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience.

Desirable
PRINCE2 Practitioner
APM Qualification
Equivalent Project Management certification
Please note: Practical experience within rail, transport or infrastructure project delivery will be valued more highly than formal qualifications alone.

Working Environment
You will join a dynamic and fast-moving delivery team managing hundreds of infrastructure assets and multiple concurrent contractor workstreams. This role would suit a confident Assistant Project Manager who can quickly establish credibility, work independently and thrive in a reactive operational environment.

Interview Process
CV review within days of submission
45-minute Microsoft Teams interview
Immediate availability highly desirable