Assistant Project Managers

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Project Managers to join our Transport Projects & Programmes team at Leicestershire County Council, one of the best performing councils in the country. We've achieved several decades of high performance, with our success recognised by national Government, industry awards and our residents. About the Role The Successful applicant will join a motivated, friendly team of professionals committed to delivering public sector highway projects and programmes that offer best value for money. Your role will be to assist Project Managers and Senior Project Managers on the project and programme management of transport projects and programmes, including project governance and reporting, financial monitoring, and risk management, to ensure that schemes are delivered on time, to quality and cost. You will need the ability to travel to locations across the County as required.

• A BTEC in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification and/or demonstrable experience commensurate with the role.
• Experience of working in a Highway engineering setting, in relation to design, management, maintenance or administrative processes. Experience of Assisting with the preparation of project management documentation and Writing briefs to commission works based on outcome specifications.
• Experience of working in a commercial environment delivering projects and maintaining effective partnerships and working relationships with internal and external stakeholders which can include statutory, voluntary, private agencies and communities.
• Experience of working to tight timescales to deliver projects and/or programmes on time, to quality and cost.
• A good understanding of the principles of Prince2 Project Management.
• Excellent communication, presentation and report writing skills.
• A customer focused approach where the customer experience is central to the delivery of the service.
In addition, we also expect you to share and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a . This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role. Interested in Flexible Working? We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

About Leicestershire County Council At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone. Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose. For further information on what it's like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following