Principal Project Manager - Transport
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.
