Assistant Project Manager

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team as an Assistant Project Manager
, supporting the delivery of innovative highways and technology schemes on one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects. With 15 years remaining on this programme
, the role offers a rare combination of career growth, variety, and long-term stability
.

You will be involved in projects throughout the full lifecycle—from feasibility to handover—working on schemes that range from safety improvements and environmental enhancements to cutting-edge technology and structural works. No two days will be the same, and you’ll have the chance to develop your skills while contributing to projects that make a real difference to road users and communities.

This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to shape the future of our roads, progress your career, and enjoy the security of a role within a major long-term project
. If you’re looking for a position that combines challenge, excitement, and flexibility
, we’d love to hear from you.

In this role, you’ll be at the heart of delivering projects that make a real difference to the UK’s strategic road network. You will:

• Build strong collaborative relationships with project teams and key stakeholders—both internal and external—ensuring shared understanding of objectives, reviewing performance, and working together to find solutions.
• Champion compliance and clarity
  , supporting adherence to the DBFO contract, defining roles and responsibilities, managing risks and issues promptly, and maintaining accurate records including change management.
• Shape and implement project plans
  , ensuring activities are well-organised, properly resourced, and aligned to deliver successful outcomes.
• Support projects through their full lifecycle
  , from feasibility and design to construction, contributing to investment proposals that drive value for our clients.
• Develop robust cost profiles
  , identifying key risks and resource requirements to keep projects on track.
• Proactively manage risks and constraints
  , escalating where necessary and implementing practical solutions to overcome challenges.
• Work closely with Framework Contractors and Designers
  , setting clear expectations for health and safety, time, and cost performance, and taking action where needed to ensure success.
• Drive sustainability initiatives
  , supporting our commitment to net zero and biodiversity net gain.
• Collaborate with construction and supervision teams
  , ensuring permits, certificates, and site reporting are managed accurately and efficiently.

We’re looking for someone who brings energy, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence.

You will have:

• Proven experience working in teams to successfully deliver multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong collaboration skills
  , with integrity and the ability to build relationships and engage a wide range of stakeholders.
• Commercial awareness
  , with the ability to manage contracts and drive project performance.
• Resilience and adaptability to handle conflicting priorities and overcome challenges constructively.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills to clarify strategies and ensure shared understanding.
• Experience managing project plans
  , including detailed stage plans with contractors, designers, and internal partners.

Personal Attributes:

• Proactive problem-solving approach.
• Clear and confident communicator who values teamwork.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage your own workload effectively.
• Skilled at building trust and positive relationships.

Inspiring :
Champions curiosity and continuous improvement, role modelling change and managing risks to achieve project outcomes.

Energising:
Role models positive and energised project focussed attitudes towards and continuous improvement.

Challenging : seeks and advocates improvements to add value and drive continuous performance.

Challengeable :
Encourage a culture of skilled challenging and seek to understand and explore challenge to enable improvement.

Influencing :
Builds commitment and consensus, and role models CPS leadership behaviours to deliver our…