Highways Assistant Project Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
Cambridgeshire
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Construction
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SKILLS

Project Management Highways Contract Management Stakeholder Engagement Construction Site Visits Project Delivery

FULL DESCRIPTION

Our client is currently looking to recruit a Highways Assistant Project Manager on an initial 3 month contract, working on a hybrid basis from their Cambridgeshire based offices.

Highways Assistant Project Manager Cambridgeshire – Hybrid £300 per day inside IR35

We are seeking a motivated Highways Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of capital highway improvement schemes.

Working within the Highways & Transport service, you will assist in managing low to medium complexity highway projects through the full project lifecycle — from feasibility and design through to construction and handover. You will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.

This role requires regular site visits and close collaboration with internal teams, contractors, consultants and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the delivery of capital highway improvement projects from inception to completion
  • Assist in managing projects through all stages of the project lifecycle, including design, procurement, construction and close-out
  • Coordinate consultants, contractors and internal teams to ensure effective project delivery
  • Monitor programme, cost, risk and quality on assigned schemes
  • Undertake site visits, inspections and progress meetings
  • Ensure compliance with highways standards, health & safety and statutory requirements
  • Support stakeholder engagement, including local members and residents
  • Contribute to project reporting and documentation

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working on Highways, and could have experience through Quantity Surveying, Contract Management or similar.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established organisation with potential for contract extension.

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