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Transportation Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced Transportation Project Manager to lead the successful planning and delivery of complex transport infrastructure and improvement projects. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional to manage projects from early concept and feasibility through to construction, completion and handover.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and within budget. The role will involve managing a varied portfolio of transportation schemes, which may include highways, public transport, active travel, traffic management and associated civil engineering works.

Key responsibilities Manage the full project lifecycle, including scope definition, procurement, design, construction and close-out. Develop and maintain project programmes, budgets, risk registers and delivery plans. Coordinate technical teams and external consultants to ensure high-quality project outcomes. Monitor contractor performance, progress, costs, quality and compliance with contractual requirements. Prepare business cases, reports, funding submissions and updates for senior stakeholders. Lead project meetings and maintain clear communication with internal teams, partners, communities and other interested parties. Identify and manage risks, issues, dependencies and opportunities throughout delivery. Ensure all work complies with relevant legislation, industry standards, health and safety requirements and environmental objectives. About you

You will have proven experience managing transportation, highways, infrastructure or civil engineering projects, together with a strong understanding of project management principles and delivery processes. Experience of working with consultants, contractors and public or private sector partners is desirable.

We are looking for someone who is commercially aware, highly organised and confident making decisions in a complex delivery environment. You should be able to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences, influence stakeholders effectively and produce accurate project documentation.

Essential criteria Relevant professional qualification or significant equivalent experience. Demonstrable experience delivering complex transport or infrastructure projects. Strong knowledge of project controls, procurement, risk and financial management. Excellent written, verbal and stakeholder management skills. Commitment to inclusive, sustainable and safe project delivery. Read less