Project Manager - Empowering Innovation and Autonomy (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Project Manager to lead critical fire systems projects in Cardiff. This hybrid role offers the chance to innovate and manage significant budgets while ensuring the UK's essential infrastructure remains connected and protected. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in fire-related projects and strong stakeholder management skills, along with recognized qualifications like Prince2 or PMP. Join a diverse team that values inclusion and professional growth.

Benefits

Car Allowance

34 days holiday including public holidays

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Occupational health support

Discounts on cinema, restaurants, and shopping

Qualifications

• Experience managing fire systems projects.
• Managing programmes valued at £1M+ annually.

Responsibilities

• Manage Fire Maintenance Contract projects for TfL.
• Prepare and submit quotes for minor works.
• Lead change control processes.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Team Coordination

Leadership

Communication

Education

Prince2

APM

PMP

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Project Manager - Empowering Innovation and Autonomy (Previous Relevant Experience is Required), Cardiff

Client: Telent

Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description:

Project Manager - London, United Kingdom

At Telent, we don’t just manage projects — we empower our people to lead them. As a Project Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering critical, complex work that keeps the UK’s essential infrastructure connected and protected 24/7. We give you the autonomy to innovate, take ownership, and make agile, informed decisions. If you’re looking for an environment where you can truly stretch your capabilities, grow professionally, and make a real impact - we want to hear from you.

Reporting to the Contract Services Manager, you will lead Fire Systems projects as part of our partnership with Transport for London (TfL). Responsibilities include defining project goals, managing budgets, tracking progress, and identifying opportunities for improvement.

This is a hybrid role with flexibility for remote work and 2–3 days per week at our Canning Town office.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage Fire Maintenance Contract projects for TfL
• Prepare and submit quotes for minor works
• Ensure timely procurement of materials
• Develop logistics plans to meet delivery timelines
• Maintain key project documentation
• Lead change control processes
• Organize and facilitate project meetings

Who You Are:

You are results-driven with proven experience in fire-related projects, confident in stakeholder management and team coordination.

Key Requirements:

• Experience managing fire systems projects
• Managing programmes valued at £1M+ annually
• Strong commercial and financial awareness
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Leadership and team coordination abilities
• Recognized Project Management qualification (e.g., Prince2, APM, PMP)
• Experience with London Underground or TfL projects is highly desirable

What We Offer:

A career at Telent offers diverse opportunities for development and impact. We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity and ideas, helping everyone thrive.

Additional Benefits:

• Car Allowance
• 34 days holiday including public holidays, with options to buy/sell days OR 26 days holiday with options to buy/sell
• Company pension scheme
• Family-friendly policies
• Occupational health support and wellbeing portal
• Discounts on cinema, restaurants, and shopping via Telent Reward scheme

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We are committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and reach their full potential.

About Telent: Telent is a leading technology company specializing in mission-critical communications and digital infrastructure, with over 3,000 dedicated employees.

Brilliance brought together. We are guided by our values: Be Inclusive, Take Responsibility, Collaborate, Be Customer-focused.