Assistant Project Manager - Highways & Infrastructure

Assistant Project Manager - Highways & Infrastructure

Rate: £300 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)

Contract: 9-12 months

Start: June 2026

Location: Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite at a local authority office in the East of England.

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of a major highways maintenance and infrastructure programme within a local authority.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy project team delivering essential highway improvement works, with a particular focus on a critical winter readiness programme across an extensive highway network. You'll be responsible for coordinating preventative maintenance schemes and working collaboratively with internal teams, contractors and stakeholders to ensure works are completed ahead of the winter season.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver highway maintenance and infrastructure projects from inception through to completion.
• Manage project programmes, budgets, risks and delivery timelines.
• Prepare project reports, technical updates and progress reports.
• Support procurement processes and contract management activities.
• Build effective relationships with councillors, contractors, local communities and other stakeholders.
• Ensure projects comply with Health & Safety legislation and CDM Regulations.
• Undertake site visits and attend project meetings as required.

About the Programme

The successful candidate will support the delivery of a winter resilience workstream across a large highway network, including:

• Coordinating preventative highway maintenance through district-wide works programmes.
• Working closely with streetworks, reactive maintenance and contractor teams to maximise on-site delivery ahead of the winter period.
• Supporting the efficient planning and execution of maintenance activities to improve network resilience.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• A minimum of five years' experience working in Highways & Transport within a UK public sector organisation.
• Experience delivering capital highway maintenance or infrastructure projects.
• A strong understanding of project lifecycle management.
• Experience managing budgets, stakeholders and project delivery.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and project management software (desirable).
• Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

This is an excellent contract opportunity for an experienced Assistant Project Manager looking to contribute to a high-profile highways programme and play a key role in delivering essential infrastructure improvements.