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