Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager - Highways

Location: New Shire Hall, Alconbury (Hybrid 2 days in office)
Contract: 6 12 months
Rate: £300 per day (Umbrella)
Requirement: Must be a driver with access to a vehicle

The Opportunity

We are currently partnering with a high profile public sector organisation to recruit an experienced Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of key highways and transport programmes.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team working on essential capital maintenance projects, contributing to the upkeep and improvement of critical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver low to medium complexity highway maintenance projects from initiation through to completion
• Manage the full project lifecycle, ensuring delivery to time, budget, and quality standards
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, contractors, and design teams
• Attend site visits and monitor project progress
• Ensure compliance with relevant highway and public sector standards

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role within Highways & Transport, ideally in a public sector setting
• Proven track record delivering capital maintenance projects
• Strong understanding of the project lifecycle for highway maintenance schemes
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for site visits

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience in both project management and design within highway maintenance delivery
• Knowledge of public sector procurement and governance processes
• Relevant project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, APM)

Working Arrangements

• Hybrid working model
  • Office based: Tuesdays & Fridays (New Shire Hall, Alconbury)
  • Remote: Remainder of the week