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
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