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 pipe