Project Manager

Project Manager

Day rate: £400 (4 days per week, 30rhs)

Bristol - 1 - 2 days on site

Our client is seeking a skilled Project Manager to join their team. This role offers an opportunity to manage and deliver key transport and infrastructure projects across the region.

About the Role

Reporting to the Programme Manager, you will deliver infrastructure projects from concept to completion. This position provides an excellent opportunity to utilise your strong project management and collaboration skills while supporting transport, infrastructure, and capital delivery projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage infrastructure projects from concept to physical delivery and post-opening evaluation, including strategic and capital projects
• Monitor and report on projects funded by our client but delivered by other parties
• Build collaborative partnerships with the supply chain and local authority partners
• Support review and evaluation of projects with the Head of PMO and Head of Grant Assurance
• Support the delivery of transport vision for the region
• Control project change, risks and contingency throughout the project lifecycle
• Report on project progress to internal and external stakeholders
• Support the production of business cases for project funding
• Present complex engineering schemes clearly in plain English to various stakeholders

Requirements

Essential:

• Degree level education in a relevant subject or equivalent practical experience
• Significant project management experience and understanding of what makes projects successful
• Knowledge of UK engineering design and construction projects
• Understanding of UK and EU public procurement requirements
• Knowledge of corporate and construction health and safety requirements
• Experience working effectively with senior managers and leaders
• Ability to understand and promote complex issues persuasively
• Experience presenting complex information to key stakeholders
• Experience in transport, planning, housing or infrastructure delivery sectors
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commercial awareness
• Understanding of working in a political environment

Desirable:

• Qualification/chartered status with a relevant industry body (e.g., APM, Prince 2)

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