Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager – Highways Maintenance

📍 Cambridgeshire (Hybrid Working)
💷 £230 PAYE - £300 Umbrella LTD (Inside IR35) 
📅 Contract: 9–12 Months

Our client, a leading Local Authority in Cambridgeshire, is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of a significant highways maintenance programme across the county.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile infrastructure programme, working within a dedicated winter readiness workstream and supporting the delivery of preventative highway maintenance initiatives across an extensive network.

As Assistant Project Manager, you will play a key role in coordinating and delivering highway maintenance programmes across approximately 4,500km of highway network. You will work closely with streetworks teams, contractors, and key stakeholders to ensure effective programme delivery and maximise productivity.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the delivery of winter readiness and preventative highway maintenance programmes
• Coordinating district-wide maintenance works programmes
• Working collaboratively with streetworks teams and external contractors
• Assisting with programme planning, monitoring, and reporting
• Ensuring works are delivered efficiently and to agreed timescales
• Supporting stakeholder engagement activities where required
• Conducting site visits and inspections as necessary

To be considered for this opportunity, candidates must have:

• A minimum of 5 years' experience working within highway maintenance
• Experience supporting infrastructure or highways projects/programmes
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience working with contractors and operational delivery teams
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A proactive and collaborative approach to project delivery

If interested, please call Josh on 01772 208967 or email joshua.hull@servicecare.org.uk