Assistant Project Manager

Company: Carrington West
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Assistant Project Manager – Highways & InfrastructureLocation: 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.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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

Requirements

  • 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 02393 876006.

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Posted: March 29th, 2026