Principal Project Manager - Transport

Posted 18 November 2025
Salary Up to £475 per day
LocationGloucestershire
Job type Temporary
Discipline Interim
ReferenceLORNA_1763465815

Job description

The Principal Project Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the corridor scheme, ensuring it progresses to time, budget, and quality standards. The role includes:

  • Leading the delivery of work packages from design through to construction
  • Managing stakeholder relationships, including elected members, contractors, and consultants
  • Overseeing procurement, land arrangements, and statutory processes
  • Ensuring effective reporting, risk management, and issue resolution
  • Supporting the Project Management Office (PMO) with programme assurance and governance

Key Responsibilities

  • Project Delivery: Manage the delivery of the corridor scheme, including planning and design issue resolution, and on-site implementation.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Lead communications and consultations with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Risk & Issue Management: Identify and resolve risks and issues to maintain programme integrity.
  • Financial Oversight: Monitor budgets, approve purchase orders, and ensure value for money.
  • Reporting: Produce dashboards, reports, and programme updates for senior leadership and Mayoral Combined Authority.
  • Design & Procurement: Manage design assurance/resolution meetings, contractor involvement, and utility coordination.
  • Governance: Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and internal governance processes.

Candidate Requirements

Essential:

  • Proven experience in managing large-scale transport infrastructure projects
  • Strong understanding of project management methodologies (APM Level D or equivalent)
  • Experience working with local authorities and political stakeholders
  • Ability to manage multi-agency delivery and resolve complex issues
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Degree-level education or equivalent experience
  • Local knowledge of South Gloucestershire network and ability to attend site/offices

Desirable:

  • Chartered membership of CIHT, ILT, RTPI, or ICE
  • Knowledge of CDM regulations and statutory planning processes
  • Experience with NEC4 contract management

If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.