Assistant Project Manager

Transport for Wales; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for Wales is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of transport projects aligned with Welsh Government policy. The role involves applying robust project management methodologies and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure timely and quality project completion.

Benefits

Support for Welsh Language development

Inclusive working environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Working towards a project management qualification such as APM or PRINCE2.
• Previous experience supporting transport projects.
• Basic knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in delivering transport-related projects.
• Track project progress and provide stakeholder reports.
• Identify and monitor project risks, including financial and safety.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Health and Safety Knowledge

Education

Project Management Qualification (APM/PRINCE2)

Tools

Project Action Trackers

Job description

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At Transport for Wales we value diversity. It makes us stronger, helps us understand our customers better, make better decisions and be more innovative. Everyone’s different and has their own perspective so we’re building a diverse team that mirrors the communities we serve. Through this we’re determined to be one of Wales' leading inclusive employers. We’re creating an inclusive transport network that everyone in Wales can be proud of.

Who we are

At Transport for Wales, we’re on a mission to transform transport in Wales and make it fit for the future, whether that’s rail, bus, walking or cycling. We want to inspire a nation to change the way it travels, so that we all travel more sustainably and help to combat the climate emergency we’re all facing.

We’re an open and inclusive place to work, where everyone is welcome and our people are supported to reach their full potential. We want to create an environment where our people can grow and succeed. This is key to enabling us to deliver on the promises we’ve made to the people of Wales to build a sustainable transport network that meets their needs.

Role responsibilities

The purpose of the Assistant Project Manager role is to support the delivery of transport related projects to improve transport services in line with Welsh Government transport policy and strategy.

• Support the Project Manager to deliver a range of transport related projects by applying robust project lifecycle methodologies (such as APM or PRINCE 2), implementing the project plan, schedule of all tasks, key milestones and resource management to ensure these are completed safely to time, cost and quality.
• Support the provision of a professional and effective project management service, including project governance, reporting, technical working groups and executive steering groups, in accordance with the required processes and timelines to ensure the projects are aligned to Transport for Wales (TfW) processes and delivered to cost and quality.
• Track project and programme progress and provide regular reports to a variety of stakeholders by supporting the Project and Programme Managers to establish and implement the project plan, including a schedule of all tasks, key milestones and resource management to ensure TfW delivers projects to time, cost and quality.
• Support the Project Manager to identify and monitor project risks, including financial, reputational, quality, environmental and health and safety, collaborating with the appropriate TfW risk professionals and managing the risk register to ensure TfW can implement effective mitigation.

Who we’re looking for

• Working towards a project management qualification such as APM or PRINCE2 or similar.
• Previous experience of supporting the delivery of transport projects.
• Basic understanding of the application of Future Generations Act, Better Business Case Five Case Model and WelTAG in relation to transport projects.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations in support of a robust safety culture.
• Experience of administering project management documentation including project action trackers, programmes, project reporting, risk and issue processes.

Welsh Language Skills

The ability to speak/write Welsh would make a great addition to your application, but it is not essential for this role.

Transport for Wales supports and promotes the use of the Welsh Language by employees and will encourage them to develop, improve and maintain their Welsh Language skills. We fully support our people who want to improve their Welsh language skills, and personal development for Welsh Language skills are offered in a variety of ways such as online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.