Job Description

Job Introduction

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The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority is seeking to appoint an Assistant Project Manager to join the Infrastructure Capital Delivery Rail programme team.


Reporting into the Programme or Senior Project Manager, the Assistant Project Manager will specialise in supporting the delivery of Infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have worked in a project environment and has an interest in developing their career in project management.


You will be a key player as we create West of England Sustainable Transport. We are delivering on the big transport improvements people in the region need and deserve, changing how people travel, making journeys affordable, reliable, enjoyable, and safe.


The successful candidate will work closely with key stakeholders in the local authorities and Network Rail to support the delivery of MetroWest Phase 1 and other rail schemes within the portfolio.


The MetroWest Phase 1 project is proposing to re-open the Portishead rail line and enhance local passenger train services on the Severn Beach and Bath to Bristol lines. The plans include a new rail station at Portishead and the reopening of the former station at Pill.


The successful candidate will:

Be responsible for the delivery of projects or work packages, driving effective delivery in relation to time, cost, quality and benefits. Support strong collaborative partnerships with our supply chain, as well as with our Unitary Authority partners. Support the delivery of the Metro Mayors Transport Vision for the Region.

If this is your next role, please apply so you can tell us why you'd be a great fit. Please see the job description for more information.


If you have any questions about the role or would like to have an informal conversation with the hiring manager, please contact Jacob Clutterbuck, Senior Project Manager, Jacob.Clutterbuck@westofengland-ca.gov.uk


The interviews will either be held at Head Office (70 Redcliff Street, Bristol, BS1 6AL) or via MS Teams.


The closing date for this role is 7th November 2025.