WSP

Assistant Project Manager - Rail

WSP · Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Professional Services · 10,001+ employees

3 h ago
Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time Australia
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About the role

Assist the Project Manager in leading the delivery of multidisciplinary rail and transport infrastructure projects. Manage project scope, budget, risk, and commercial performance while building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

What they look for

Project management Rail infrastructure Transport infrastructure Commercial management Stakeholder management Contract management Project governance Reporting Quality assurance Bid management Client engagement Leadership Communication Engineering coordination Risk management

Requirements

Requires 2-7 years of experience in engineering, infrastructure, or transport project management. Candidates must hold relevant tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline.

Benefits

Hybrid working model Career development opportunities Inclusive culture

Full description

Assistant/ Deputy Project Manager - Rail (WA)

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in the industry to do your best work.

We're growing our WA Rail team and are seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager to help deliver some of Australia's most significant rail and transport infrastructure projects.

Working alongside technical specialists, Senior Project Managers and Project Directors, you'll lead multidisciplinary project teams, build strong client relationships, and help deliver projects safely, on time and within budget.

What you'll do

  • Assist the Project Manager in leading the delivery of rail and transport infrastructure projects across WA.
  • Assist in managing project scope, programme, budget, risk, and commercial performance.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and key stakeholders.
  • Assist in the coordination of multidisciplinary teams across engineering, design, and advisory services.
  • Support project governance, reporting, and quality assurance requirements.
  • Contribute to work winning activities including proposals, bids, and client engagement.

About you

  • Ideally between 2-7 years of experience managing engineering, infrastructure or transport projects within a consulting, client-side, or contractor environment.
  • Strong understanding of project delivery principles, contracts, and commercial management.
  • Proven ability to build trusted relationships with clients and project stakeholders, with PTA/METRONET experience highly desirable.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.
  • Experience delivering rail projects is highly regarded, however candidates from broader transport or infrastructure sectors are encouraged to apply.
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or a related discipline.

What you'll love about WSP

At WSP, we are committed to creating a workplace where talented people can thrive. You'll work on complex and meaningful projects, collaborate with industry-leading professionals and have access to outstanding career development opportunities, both locally and globally.

Our hybrid working model, inclusive culture and commitment to professional growth help our people achieve their goals while making a lasting impact on communities across Australia.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Apply now

If you're looking to take the next step in your project management career and contribute to major rail projects across WA, we'd love to hear from you.