Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager

Job Type: Contract rolling 12 month 

Location: Cambridge

Rate of pay: Paye £56,797pa or Umbrella £300per day  

We are looking for an organised and motivated Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of highways and transport projects across the region.

Working within the Highways & Transport team, you will assist with project coordination, stakeholder engagement, programme monitoring, procurement support, and contractor management to help ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Support delivery of highways and transport schemes

Coordinate project plans, meetings, and documentation

Liaise with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders

Monitor project progress, costs, and risks

Support procurement and contract administration

Ensure compliance with health & safety requirements

About You

Experience supporting projects or programmes

Strong organisational and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Interest in highways, transport, or infrastructure

Knowledge of project management principles

Desirable

Experience in highways, transport, construction, or local government

PRINCE2/APM or relevant qualifications

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your project management career within a supportive public sector environment.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR ARC

Working with one of the leading Recruitment agencies with 18 years within the marketplace, recruiting for many of the region’s leading companies.

In a recent survey 96% of our clients stated ARC are their preferred agency labour supplier.

Paid annual leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)

Weekly pay – with a 1 hour pay resolution guarantee.

Pension contribution (after 3 months continuous service).

On-going assignments

Free access to our Health Assured scheme for you and your family.

Access to Free online training.

Please contact our Recruitment specialists if you are available for this position

ARC GROUP

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