Assistant Project Manager (EVI Infrastructure)

Leicestershire County Council; Leicester; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is recruiting two Assistant Project Managers to support Electric Vehicle Infrastructure projects from County Hall, Leicester. The role is a two-year fixed term, with a salary of £36,621 to £40,458 per annum, pro-rata for part-time, and a 37-hour week on-site in Leicester.

You will assist in governance, reporting, financial monitoring and risk management to ensure schemes are delivered on time, to quality and cost, collaborating with stakeholders to maximise value

Qualifications

• BTEC in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in highway engineering design, management, maintenance or related processes.
• Experience working with internal/external stakeholders including statutory bodies and communities.
• Ability to work to tight timescales and deliver projects on time, quality and cost.
• Understanding of Prince2 project management principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist on the project management of EV infrastructure projects and programmes, including governance and reporting.
• Monitor project finances and budgets to ensure value for money.
• Identify, manage and mitigate project risks to deliver on time, within quality and cost.
• Develop and maintain effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Report writing

Customer focus

Education

BTEC in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification

Tools

Prince2 Project Management

Job description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RA

Salary: £36,621- £40,458 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)

Working Hours:37 hours per week

Contract Type: Fixed term for 2 years

Closing Date: 8th November 2026

Interview Date(s): TBC

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Assistant Project Managers to join our Transport Projects & Programmes team at Leicestershire County Council, one of the best performing councils in the country. We’ve achieved several decades of high performance, with our success recognised by national Government, industry awards and our residents.

About the Role

This is a two-year fixed term position, offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-profile Electric Vehicle Infrastructure projects that help shape the future of Leicestershire.

Successful applicants will join a motivated, friendly team of professionals committed to delivering public sector highway projects and programmes that offer best value for money.

Your role will be to assist on the project management of Leicestershire County Council’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure projects and programmes, including project governance and reporting, financial monitoring, and risk management, to ensure that schemes are delivered on time, to quality and cost.

About You

To apply for this post, you must:

• A BTEC in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification;and/or demonstrable experience commensurate with the role.
• Experience of working in a Highway engineering setting, in relation todesign, management, maintenance or administrative processes.
• Experience of maintaining effective partnerships and workingrelationships with internal and external stakeholders which can include statutory, voluntary, private agencies and communities.
• Experience of working to tight timescales to deliver projects and/or programmes on time, to quality and cost.
• A good understanding of the principles of Prince2 Project Management.
• Excellent communication, presentation and report writing skills.
• A customer focused approach where the customer experience is central to the delivery of the service.

In addition, we also expect you to shareour commitment to our valuesandto delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability.We are a Disability Confident Employer.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussion,please contact:

Oliver Rivera, Project Manager

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]