Assistant Project Manager - Highways & Infrastructure
Location: Gloucester (Hybrid Working)
An excellent opportunity for a highly organised and detail-driven individual looking to build a career in project management within the highways and transportation sector. This is a fantastic entry-level role offering hands-on exposure to road safety and traffic schemes that directly improve local communities.
You'll join a busy infrastructure delivery team managing a large portfolio of highways, traffic management and road safety projects. With increased investment and programme expansion, this is a pivotal time to join and develop within a supportive, experienced team environment.
Key Responsibilities
·Support Project Managers across the full project lifecycle
·Monitor project programmes and track delivery milestones
·Manage and maintain project data using bespoke systems
·Coordinate multiple highways and traffic schemes simultaneously
·Act as a key point of contact for members of the public and elected members
·Assist with reporting, scheduling and performance tracking (MS Project)
·Ensure smooth communication between internal teams and stakeholders
Requirements
·Highly organised, methodical and detail-focused
·Strong communication skills with confidence in public-facing interactions
·Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel
·Professional, proactive and solutions-focused mindset
·Ability to quickly learn new systems and processes
·Experience with Microsoft Project (MSP) desirable
·Previous public sector or local government experience advantageous
This is an ideal training opportunity for someone looking to progress into Project Management within Highways, Traffic & Transportation. You'll gain invaluable experience working on infrastructure programmes that deliver real community impact.
For a full description and further information on the role, please call Jason Kohle at Carrington West on 02393 876006.
FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 40+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jason at Carrington West on 02393 876006 for more information.
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