Assistant Project Manager — Major Roads & Projects

National Highways

Patchway

On-site

GBP 28,000 - 42,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

National Highways is looking for an Assistant Project Manager to assist Project Managers and workstream leads in translating strategies into practical delivery plans. The role is based in Bristol, with travel to regional offices as required, and focuses on delivering projects within time, quality, and cost targets.

You will help develop plans, maintain governance products, coordinate inputs from multiple teams and suppliers, and prepare progress reports.

Qualifications

Experience supporting delivery of projects in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment.
Suitable project management qualification or equivalent experience; membership toward professional body (APM) preferred.
Excellent organisational and planning abilities with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

Support Project Managers and workstream leads to turn strategies into practical plans.
Develop and maintain project and programme management products (plans, schedules, risk logs, governance docs).
Coordinate inputs from work package teams, stakeholders, and supply chain for milestones and decisions.
Assist in preparing reports, track progress, and escalate issues as needed.
Analyse information to identify risks and mitigations and support recovery actions.