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