Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager - Highways & Infrastructure

Location:

Gloucester (Hybrid Working)

An excellent opportunity for a highly organised and detail-driven individual looking to build a career in project management within the highways and transportation sector. This is a fantastic entry-level role offering hands‑on exposure to road safety and traffic schemes that directly improve local communities. You'll join a busy infrastructure delivery team managing a large portfolio of highways, traffic management and road safety projects.

With increased investment and programme expansion, this is a pivotal time to join and develop within a supportive, experienced team environment.

• Support Project Managers across the full project lifecycle
• Monitor project programmes and track delivery milestones
• Manage and maintain project data using bespoke systems
• Coordinate multiple highways and traffic schemes simultaneously
• Act as a key point of contact for members of the public and elected members
• Assist with reporting, scheduling and performance tracking (MS Project)
• Ensure smooth communication between internal teams and stakeholders

• Highly organised, methodical and detail-focused
• Strong communication skills with confidence in public-facing interactions
• Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel
• Professional, proactive and solutions-focused mindset
• Ability to quickly learn new systems and processes
• Experience with Microsoft Project (MSP) desirable
• Previous public sector or local government experience advantageous

This is an ideal training opportunity for someone looking to progress into Project Management within Highways, Traffic & Transportation. You'll gain invaluable experience working on infrastructure programmes that deliver real community impact.

For a full description and further information on the role, please call Jason Kohle at Carrington West on