Senior Transportation Project Manager
Senior Transportation Project Manager
We are seeking an experienced Senior Transportation Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex transport infrastructure and mobility projects. This is an opportunity to manage high-profile programmes from early development through to completion, working with public- and private-sector stakeholders to deliver safe, sustainable and value-driven outcomes.
You will provide strategic and technical leadership across a varied portfolio, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring projects are delivered to agreed scope, time, cost and quality standards. The role requires a confident communicator who can build effective relationships, resolve challenges and provide clear advice to senior decision-makers.
Key responsibilities
- Manage the planning, design, procurement and delivery of transportation projects, including highways, public transport, active travel and associated infrastructure.
- Lead project teams, consultants, contractors and specialist advisers, establishing clear objectives, responsibilities and performance expectations.
- Develop and maintain detailed programmes, budgets, risk registers, procurement strategies and project controls.
- Monitor progress and report on financial, technical, commercial, environmental and safety performance.
- Prepare business cases, feasibility studies, investment papers and governance documentation for approval.
- Manage stakeholder engagement, consultations and interfaces with authorities, utility providers, communities and other partners.
- Identify and manage project risks, issues, dependencies and change, implementing effective mitigation and recovery plans.
- Promote innovation, sustainability, accessibility and best practice throughout project development and delivery.
About you
You will have substantial experience managing transportation or civil infrastructure projects, ideally within a consultancy, client, contractor or public-sector environment. A relevant degree or professional qualification in transport, civil engineering, project management or a related discipline is expected, together with strong knowledge of project governance, commercial management, health and safety, and relevant industry standards.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, as is the ability to influence stakeholders and make sound decisions in a complex environment. Professional accreditation, such as chartership or a recognised project management qualification, would be advantageous. The successful candidate will be organised, commercially aware and committed to delivering inclusive, resilient and sustainable transport solutions.
Senior Transportation Project Manager
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