Assistant Project Manager

RTL Group Ltd; Bletchley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm seeks an enthusiastic Assistant Project Manager to support delivery of a vital highways project near Buckingham. This role involves coordinating site activities, managing subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have experience in infrastructure projects and strong organisational skills. A degree in a related field is preferred, and there's a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in highways, civils, or infrastructure projects is essential.
• Strong organisational and communication skills are critical.
• Proactive, detail-focused, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

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.

Skills

Experience in highways, civils, or infrastructure projects

Strong organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Proactive and detail-focused

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering, Construction Management

Job description

Assistant Project Manager Highways & Civils

Location: Buckingham Area
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven Assistant Project Manager to join our growing team on a major highways and civil engineering scheme near Buckingham. 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

About You

• 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
• 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)
• Full UK driving licence

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and package
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Training and support toward chartership or further qualificationsCollaborative, forward-thinking team environment
• The chance to work on a significant infrastructure project shaping the local area