Assistant Project Manager

Opus People Solutions Ltd

Remote-friendly
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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