Are you based with the Milton Keynes / Northampton Area and looking to take the next step in your career?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Civils Assistant Project Manager to join our Midlands Team.
As an Assistant Project Manager, you will initially support the Contracts Manager in coordinating project activities, ensuring all client requirements are met. This includes overseeing health and safety, cost control, programme delivery, document management, and quality standards.
This role offers a clear development pathway, with the opportunity to progress into a Project Manager position within 6–18 months.
What’s in it for you…
- Competitive salary of £35-50,000 (DOE/qualifications)
- Car allowance to the value of £6,500
- 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Competitive contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Training & development opportunities
- Sick pay
- Paid volunteer days
What we are looking for in you……
- Demonstrable experience in civil engineering/highways/S278 within a supervisory or management role
- A candidate looking to progress into a Project Manager position within 12–18 months
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams
- Ability to confidently brief health and safety information and interpret drawings effectively
- Good awareness of contract programme requirements
- Ability to work accurately under pressure and to tight timescales; reliable and self-motivated
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Strong problem-solving ability
- Knowledge of industry regulations and best practice
- Minimum 5 years’ construction management experience
- NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management (minimum), CSCS Supervisor/Manager card, SMSTS
- Desirable (training can be provided): Temporary Works Coordinator, First Aid, Appointed Person
More about the Assistant Project Manager role…
- Support the successful delivery of contracts across safety, quality, environmental, programme, and commercial performance
- Assist in ensuring all operations are carried out in line with current Health, Safety & Environmental legislation
- Support the management of site-based personnel
- Assist in managing client relationships and site team coordination
- Maintain a working knowledge of NEC3 and JCT forms of contract
- Apply knowledge of construction methods and techniques
- Support the management of direct labour, subcontractors, plant hire, and materials
- Provide accurate management information to the Contracts Manager, Project Quantity Surveyor and Commercial Manager as required
- Assist in managing contracts with a focus on maximising margins
- Maintain a working knowledge of programming software
- Assist in the preparation of safety documentation (CPP, RAMS, Risk Assessments, COSHH, etc.)
- Work clearly and accurately under pressure and to tight timescales
Finally, let’s tell you a bit more about us…
Walker Construction is an award-winning, multi-disciplined construction company operating throughout the UK. Founded in 1964 by three Walker brothers, we remain a family business at our core.
As an experienced building and civil engineering contractor working with both private and public sector clients, we have developed into a multi-disciplinary organisation with three core divisions: Construction, Rail & Civils.
We are passionate about creating the right environment for our people to succeed, recognising that our success is built on the strength of our teams. We invest in developing the skills and capabilities needed to deliver excellence.
We are committed to making a positive impact today for a better tomorrow across our operations, our people, and the environment. We strive to support the communities we work in, source materials responsibly, and protect natural resources.
No agencies at this time – thank you.
Pay: £35,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- Paid volunteer time
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Milton Keynes, Northamptonshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you hold a Level 6 NVQ in Construction Management
Experience:
- Civils Site Supervisor/Management : 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person
