Transportation Senior Project Manager - Major Projects
Transportation Senior Project Manager – Major Projects
We are seeking an experienced Transportation Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex, high-value infrastructure projects. This is a senior position requiring strong leadership, commercial awareness and a proven ability to manage projects from early development through to completion.
You will oversee multidisciplinary teams and work closely with clients, consultants, contractors, statutory bodies and community stakeholders. The role will involve managing major transportation schemes, ensuring that programmes are delivered safely, efficiently, sustainably and in line with agreed objectives.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the planning, design, procurement and delivery of major transportation projects.
- Develop and maintain robust project plans, budgets, risk registers and reporting processes.
- Manage project scope, programme, cost, quality, health and safety, and environmental performance.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary design and delivery teams, ensuring effective communication and accountability.
- Provide clear progress updates, recommendations and forecasts to senior stakeholders and governance boards.
- Oversee the appointment and performance of consultants, contractors and specialist suppliers.
- Identify, assess and manage project risks, opportunities, issues and change control.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards, contractual requirements and assurance procedures.
- Support business development activities, including bids, feasibility studies and the preparation of technical proposals.
- Promote innovation, sustainability, continuous improvement and best practice across project delivery.
About you
You will have significant experience managing major transportation, civil engineering or infrastructure projects, ideally within a complex client, consultancy or delivery environment. A strong understanding of project management methodologies, contract administration and commercial controls is essential.
You should be an excellent communicator with the confidence to influence senior stakeholders and build effective relationships across diverse teams. Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills are required, together with a pragmatic approach to managing competing priorities.
A relevant degree or professional qualification in project management, engineering, construction or a related discipline is desirable. Membership of a recognised professional body, such as APM, ICE or CIHT, would be advantageous.
What is offered
This role offers the opportunity to shape high-profile transportation schemes, lead talented professionals and make a meaningful contribution to the development of safe, sustainable and resilient infrastructure.
Transportation Senior Project Manager - Major Projects
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