Apprentice Project Assistant

At Carnell, we’re passionate about keeping the UK’s road network safe and efficient. As a leader in specialist maintenance and support services, we’re dedicated to making a difference in the infrastructure that keeps the nation moving.

Carnell provides drainage asset and data management and a mapping survey service to the Highways business sector across the whole of the UK. This service is to locate and determine the condition of the drainage assets and infrastructure on the UK motorways and carriageways. The Water Management division conducts trenchless repairs and remediation works to the drainage network. The successful candidate will be working as part of the Water Management Operations Team, assisting in scheme management from tender stage to post completion.

As an Apprentice Project Assistant, you’ll:

• Assist Contracts Manager and Contract Support with admin activities.
• Assist with completing required site paperwork.
• To work as part of a team in an efficient office environment and can work without supervision.
• Ensure site teams have the information and resources they require to complete planned scheme works.
• Quality control/checking on post construction CCTV surveys to ensure works have been carried out to the expected standard.
• Work with the Technical Services Department to assist in meeting project deadlines, and relevant management targets.

To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• Good IT skills with a knowledge of a range of different computer packages e.g. Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project preferred but not essential.
• GCSE grade A-C Maths, Science & English preferred but not essential.
• Ability to work individually and as an effective team member.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to effectively deal with a wide range of customers, contractors, and other members of staff.
• Pension Scheme
• Referral Scheme
• Rewards Platform with access to over 900 retailers
• Private Medical
• Death in Service
• Recognition Scheme

If you’re looking for a role that combines technical expertise, teamwork, and a chance to make an impact on the UK’s road network, we’d love to hear from you.

Carnell is committed to a diverse, inclusive workforce, offering equal opportunity to all. We create an environment where difference is embraced and individuals flourish.

We value passionate, responsive, innovative, trustworthy, and respectful people. These behaviours are embedded across the company, they guide us in all actions both on site and in the office.

We are committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of all our employees; not only ensuring that everybody goes home safely but also giving all a good work life balance.