Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager Street Lighting
Bedford
Up to £36,000 per annum
8:00am 5:00pm

We re working with a well-established contractor in the street lighting and highways space who are looking to bring in an Assistant Project Manager. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to step up and develop into a full Project Manager over time. Based full-time at the Bedford office, with occasional travel to surrounding areas as needed.

You ll be working closely with a small, experienced team of two Project Managers, getting hands-on exposure to live projects, and learning the ropes properly rather than being thrown in at the deep end.

The role:

• Supporting the delivery of street lighting and highways projects
• Assisting with planning, coordination, and day-to-day project activity
• Liaising with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Helping ensure works are delivered safely on time and within budget

What they re looking for:

• Some experience within highways, street lighting, or civil engineering
• A highways qualification or relevant experience would be ideal
• Someone from an electrical or groundworks background would suit this well
• Previous experience as an assistant project manager or a similar role
• Ambitious, organised, and keen to progress into a Project Manager role
• Can easily commute to Bedford and surrounding areas when required

Why apply?

• Clear progression into a Project Manager position
• Stable workload with long-term clients
• Growing business with a strong pipeline of work

If you fit the bill and are keen to progress, apply now!