Senior Transportation Project Manager
Senior Transportation Project Manager
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Transportation Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex transport infrastructure and mobility projects. This role will involve managing projects from initial concept and feasibility through to design, procurement, construction and completion, ensuring that outcomes are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required standards.
You will provide strategic and technical leadership across a varied portfolio, working closely with clients, consultants, contractors, local authorities and other stakeholders. The successful candidate will be confident managing competing priorities, resolving challenges and communicating clearly at all levels.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the planning, development and delivery of major transportation projects, including highways, public transport, active travel and associated infrastructure.
- Manage project scope, programme, budget, risk, quality and change control throughout the project lifecycle.
- Prepare and review business cases, feasibility studies, technical reports, procurement documents and project performance updates.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams and oversee consultants, contractors and delivery partners.
- Develop effective stakeholder engagement strategies and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external parties.
- Monitor progress against agreed milestones, identify emerging issues and implement appropriate corrective action.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards, health and safety requirements and environmental objectives.
- Provide mentoring and support to project managers and other team members, promoting consistent project management practices.
About you
You will have substantial experience managing transportation or infrastructure projects, ideally within a client, consultancy, public sector or delivery environment. A strong understanding of project governance, commercial management, risk assessment, procurement and contract administration is essential.
Applicants should demonstrate excellent leadership, negotiation and communication skills, alongside the ability to analyse complex information and make sound, evidence-based decisions. Experience of managing multidisciplinary teams and engaging with senior stakeholders is highly desirable. A relevant degree or professional qualification in civil engineering, transport planning, project management or a related discipline is preferred. Membership of an appropriate professional body, or a willingness to work towards it, would be an advantage.
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the development of safe, sustainable and efficient transport networks while working on high-profile projects with significant public benefit.
Senior Transportation Project Manager
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