Specialist Officer

  • Colbern Limited
  • Alconbury, Cambridgeshire
  • Jan 19, 2026
Contractor

Job Description

Assistant Project Manager

Alconbury

Contract

£220.18 per day PAYE or £300 per day limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35

Our client is looking for an experienced Assistant Project Manager

The development and delivery of new transport infrastructure is vital to the future economic wellbeing of Cambridgeshire. The skills required to deliver such a programme are considerable and require engineering knowledge and understanding of project and programme management, procurement and commissioning of infrastructure projects, stakeholder engagement, land negotiation, transport planning and statutory legal processes. Importantly, the Project Manager has responsibility for driving forward innovative ideas across a programme of schemes. The role is vital in ensuring effective and efficient delivery of schemes across a wide range of transport projects.

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HND or degree in Project Management, or a relevant discipline, or

working towards professional qualification or relevant experience

Evidence of continued personal / professional development

A relevant professional membership e.g. Chartered/Incorporated

Engineer

A relevant Management qualification

Knowledge and Experience

A proven track record in leading the development, planning and implementation of transport infrastructure and related projects

Extensive programme / project management experience with a reputation for delivery

Extensive knowledge of technical and contractual requirements relating to scheme development, construction and maintenance

Experience in budget management (including local government finance)

Experience of working with elected politicians and of ensuring that project and service outcomes align with broader political priorities

Good negotiation skills and the ability to develop effective working relationships with senior staff throughout the Authority and staff of external organisations including other Councils and Government agencies

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The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients

are an equal opportunities employer