🚧 Assistant Project Manager - Road Maintenance (Client Side)
📍 Location
A13 Corridor (London/Essex area)
💼 Role Overview
We are looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join a major highways programme, supporting the delivery of road maintenance and improvement works along the A13. This is a client-side position, providing oversight and coordination of large-scale infrastructure projects delivered under the NEC3 contract framework.
The role requires someone with a strong background in major civil engineering projects, ideally with exposure to both design coordination and construction delivery, and the ability to work effectively with principal contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
🔑 Key Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in the planning and delivery of road maintenance and upgrade schemes
• Act as a client-side representative, ensuring contractors meet programme, quality, and safety requirements
• Oversee compliance with NEC3 contractual obligations, including change management and reporting
• Assist in reviewing and coordinating design packages, ensuring technical solutions are practical and cost-effective
• Monitor site progress, identify risks, and contribute to mitigation strategies
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, reports, and stakeholder updates
• Liaise with internal teams, external consultants, and contractors to ensure smooth project delivery
• Contribute to health, safety, and environmental management across all works
• Support budget tracking, forecasting, and value-for-money assessments

🎓 Experience & Skills Required

• Proven experience in major infrastructure or highways projects
• Strong knowledge of NEC3 contracts and client-side project delivery
• Background in design coordination within civil engineering or highways
• Experience working with principal contractors on large-scale projects
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organisational ability with attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline (preferred)

💰 Salary / Day Rate

• Contract role, outside IR35 potential

🌟 Why This Role?
This is an opportunity to play a key part in the delivery of a high-profile highways programme, gaining exposure to both design and construction phases while working client-side. You'll be at the heart of ensuring that critical infrastructure is delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.