Job Description

On behalf of Network Rail, we are looking for Project Administrator x2 for a 6 Month contract (with possible extension) based Hybrid - Remote & 3 days p/week in Birmingham, B1 2ND.



Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain's railway. From Crossrail - Europe's largest civil engineering project - to investment in world-class stations and major programmes of electrification, we are involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen. We at Network Rail are dedicated to becoming one of Britain's best employers and believe this starts with placing the candidate at the heart of everything we do!



As a Project Administrator, your main responsibilities will be to:

Support project delivery by assisting with scheduling, budgeting, and quality assurance. Collate, format, and share project data with internal and external stakeholders. Monitor project progress and provide concise updates using established systems. Maintain accurate documentation and take minutes during meetings, ensuring follow-up on actions. Review estimates and provide budget guidance where required. Manage incoming work remits, assigning tasks to appropriate internal teams or suppliers.

You'll have:

Experience in project support or administration. Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills; able to work independently. Strong verbal and written communication abilities. Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with SharePoint and document control. Commercial and financial awareness; able to work proactively with minimal supervision.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.



Network Rail is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They welcome applications from everyone.



Disability Confident



As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Network Rail guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.



Armed Forces Covenant



Network Rail guarantees to interview?veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we?will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.



In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".