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Assistant Project Manager - Rail
WSPAustraliaRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Aug 2026
About the role
<p><strong>Assistant/ Deputy Project Manager - Rail (WA)</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p> </p><p><strong>What you'll do</strong></p><ul><li>Assist the Project Manager in leading the delivery of rail and transport infrastructure projects across WA.</li><li>Assist in managing project scope, programme, budget, risk, and commercial performance.</li><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and key stakeholders.</li><li>Assist in the coordination of multidisciplinary teams across engineering, design, and advisory services.</li><li>Support project governance, reporting, and quality assurance requirements.</li><li>Contribute to work winning activities including proposals, bids, and client engagement.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About you</strong></p><ul><li>Ideally between 2-7 years of experience managing engineering, infrastructure or transport projects within a consulting, client-side, or contractor environment.</li><li>Strong understanding of project delivery principles, contracts, and commercial management.</li><li>Proven ability to build trusted relationships with clients and project stakeholders, with PTA/METRONET experience highly desirable.</li><li>Excellent communication and leadership skills.</li><li>Experience delivering rail projects is highly regarded, however candidates from broader transport or infrastructure sectors are encouraged to apply.</li><li>Relevant tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or a related discipline.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What you'll love about WSP</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.</p><p><strong>Apply now</strong></p><p>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.</p><p> </p>
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