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Role: Assistant Project Manager 
Sector: Highways & Civil Engineering
Location: Northamptonshire
Salary: Up to £55k + Healthcare, Company Vehicle + Benefits

About your new role:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven Assistant Project Manager to join our clients growing team within the highways and civil engineering sectors to be based in Northamptonshire working on schemes across Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire.

You'll play a key role in supporting the delivery of a complex, multi-disciplinary project, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager with day-to-day coordination of site activities
• Assist in managing subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams
• Monitor progress against programme and help identify risks, delays, and opportunities
• Contribute to the preparation of reports, method statements, permits, and documentation
• Support cost tracking, procurement, and change management
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards
• Liaise with stakeholders, local authorities, and the wider project team
• Attend site meetings and support the smooth running of operations

Requirements for the Assistant Project Manager:

• Experience in highways, civils, or infrastructure projects (essential)
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Proactive, detail-focused, and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Working knowledge of MS Project or similar programming software.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and schedules
• Good understanding of CDM, site safety, and quality processes
• Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (preferred)

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