Project Manager (Bus Infrastructure- On Street) - Pontypridd or Wrexham, Wales

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Job summary

A regional transport organization in Wales is seeking a Project Manager to oversee bus infrastructure projects. The role requires experience in project management and infrastructure improvement, with qualifications such as APM or PRINCE2 preferred. This full-time position offers a salary of £37,200 and is on a fixed-term contract of 2 years. Candidates should have strong collaboration skills, and Welsh language skills, while an advantage, are not essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable equivalent work experience or a relevant degree.
• Experience in managing infrastructure and/or technology improvement projects.
• Ability to speak/write Welsh is an advantage but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of on-street bus stop infrastructure projects.
• Proactively manage the bus stop infrastructure programme.
• Ensure consistency of infrastructure and adherence to quality standards.
• Manage the Bus Stop Infrastructure budget.
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Infrastructure management

Collaboration

Welsh language skills

Education

Relevant degree (e.g., business or change management)

Project management qualification (APM, PRINCE2)

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Project Manager (Bus Infrastructure – On Street) – Pontypridd or Wrexham, Wales
Salary: £37,200
Basis: Full time
Contract: 2 year fixed-term

Equal Opportunities: Transport for Wales values diversity and inclusion. We are building a team that reflects the communities we serve and aims to be one of Wales\' leading inclusive employers. We are committed to transforming transport in Wales to be sustainable and accessible to all.

Who we are: Transport for Wales is on a mission to transform transport in Wales and make it fit for the future, whether that\'s rail, bus, walking or cycling. We strive to inspire a nation to travel more sustainably and to help combat the climate emergency.

We are an open and inclusive place to work, where everyone is welcome and supported to reach their full potential. We want to create an environment where our people can grow and succeed as we deliver a sustainable transport network that meets the needs of the people of Wales.

Role responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of on-street bus stop infrastructure projects, aligned with the Welsh Government Transport Strategy (Llwybr Newydd, 2021).
• Proactively manage the bus stop infrastructure programme using robust project lifecycle methodologies; develop project plans, achieve milestones, and manage resources and supply chains to deliver safe, on-time, on-cost, and to-quality outcomes.
• Ensure consistency of infrastructure and adherence to quality, safety, environmental, operational, brand standards and customer information provision across a network of more than 25,000 bus stops regionally and nationally (including 11,000 unmarked).
• Manage the Bus Stop Infrastructure budget, liaising with the Finance Business Partner and escalating variances to keep costs within the approved budget.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external contractors, stakeholders and the supply chain to ensure Local Authority or TfW-led bus stop projects are delivered to specification.

What we’re looking for

• Demonstrable equivalent work experience or a relevant degree (e.g., business or change management).
• Project management qualification, such as APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent.
• Experience in managing infrastructure and/or technology improvement projects.
• Welsh language: ability to speak/write Welsh is an advantage but not essential.
• Commitment to Welsh language development is supported by TfW through online learning, classroom courses and related funding.

Next steps

If this role sounds like the opportunity you are looking for, please see the attached Job Description for further details. We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process or as part of the role if you are successful. The advert will close at midnight on the stated closing date; early applications are encouraged.