Assistant Project Manager

RTL Group; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering company is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of a major highways project near Buckingham. You will coordinate site activities, manage subcontractors, and contribute to various project documents. The ideal candidate will have experience in civil engineering with strong organizational and communication skills. This position offers competitive salary and opportunities for professional development in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and package

Opportunities for professional development

Training and support for chartership

Qualifications

• Experience in highways, civils, or infrastructure projects is essential.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and schedules is required.
• Good understanding of CDM, site safety, and quality processes.

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.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Detail-focused

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

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.

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