Major Transport Infrastructure Senior Project Manager

WMJobs; Hereford; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council is seeking a Major Transport Infrastructure Senior Project Manager to lead the Infrastructure Delivery Team in Hereford. The role involves managing highway engineers and overseeing significant transport projects. The ideal candidate will have a civil engineering degree or chartered status and substantial experience in public sector projects. Benefits include generous leave, pension scheme, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Pension Scheme Enrolment

Generous Annual Leave

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Payment of professional membership fees

Access to retail, leisure, holiday, and health benefits

Qualifications

• Significant experience in public sector highway projects.
• Experience in managing a team of highway engineers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a team to deliver capital projects efficiently.
• Oversee the Hereford Western Bypass development.

Skills

Project Management

Team Leadership

Transport Infrastructure Development

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Engineer

Job description

Major Transport Infrastructure Senior Project Manager

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About The Role

Contract: Fixed Term until 30/04/2027

Salary: £49,764 - £54,181

Hours: 37

Location: Hereford

Closing Date: 23/05/2025

We have an exciting opportunity for a Major Transport Infrastructure Senior Project Manager to join and help lead Herefordshire’s Infrastructure Delivery Team. The team is part of the Economy and Environment department and focuses on highways and transport projects.

You will be responsible for developing and managing a team of highway engineers and project managers to deliver capital projects efficiently. You will also oversee the development and delivery of the Hereford Western Bypass, including guiding consultants on the phase two scheme, seeking funding and permissions.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in civil engineering or be a chartered engineer with significant experience in transport infrastructure development and delivery, with achievements in public sector highway projects.

Full details are in the role profile.

Benefits of working for Herefordshire Council:

• Pension Scheme Enrolment in the Local Government (LGPS)
• Generous Annual Leave: 31 days plus bank holidays, with options to purchase more
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Payment of professional membership fees
• Access to retail, leisure, holiday, and health benefits

We welcome applicants regardless of personal characteristics or social identity, and consider requests for flexible working and reasonable adjustments.

Candidates who meet essential criteria and indicate they have a disability, serve or have served in the Armed Forces, or are Herefordshire care leavers, will be prioritized for interview.

To apply, submit your CV and supporting statement, referencing the job description and person specification, demonstrating how you meet the role requirements.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management, Civil Engineering, Infrastructure