Project Manager - Intelligent Transport Systems and infrastructure projects

SWARCO ITS; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Employer pension contributions

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discounts portal

Training and development opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Opportunity to work on ITS and infra…

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

SWARCO UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead Intelligent Transport Systems and infrastructure projects in Scotland. You will own delivery from planning through to completion, coordinating internal teams, suppliers and subcontractors to meet safety, quality and contractual requirements.

You’ll balance customer needs with commercial goals, manage budgets and risks, and maintain proactive communication with stakeholders across regional teams.

Qualifications

• We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager who is organised, commercially aware and confident managing multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• You’ll ideally have 2+ years of experience managing projects through the full lifecycle in infrastructure or engineering environments.
• Experience with ITS, highways, infrastructure or technology projects is a plus and PRINCE2 / PMP qualifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects on time, within budget and to required quality standards; meet contractual requirements throughout the lifecycle.
• Coordinate people, resources, materials and subcontractors with clear communication and strong project control.
• Define scope, milestones, deliverables and risks; develop schedules and work plans; manage budgets and financial performance.
• Forecast resources, monitor progress, resolve risks and escalate issues as needed.
• Provide regular updates to customers and internal stakeholders; manage early warnings, variations and payments.

Skills

organised

commercially aware

stakeholder management

project planning

risk management

change management

communication

leadership

Microsoft Office 365

proactive delivery

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent experience

Job description

Become part of our SWARCO team as

Project Manager - Intelligent Transport Systems and infrastructure projects

Company Description

SWARCO UK & Ireland: The Better Way. Every Day.

At SWARCO, we’re at the forefront of intelligent transport technology, delivering innovative solutions that help keep people moving safely and efficiently across the UK and Ireland.

Location: Scotland

Salary: Competitive

Business Division: SWARCO UK & Ireland

We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our team in Scotland, managing the successful delivery of ITS projects across urban and interurban schemes.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially aware and organised Project Manager who enjoys taking ownership of projects from initial planning through to successful completion, while working closely with customers, internal teams, suppliers and specialist contractors.

What you will do

As Project Manager, you’ll take responsibility for delivering projects on time, within budget and to the required quality standards, ensuring customer expectations and contractual requirements are met throughout the project lifecycle.

You’ll coordinate people, resources, materials and subcontractors, while providing clear communication and strong project control from start to finish.

• Taking ownership of projects from planning and mobilisation through to completion and handover
• Defining project scope, objectives, milestones, deliverables and risks
• Developing and managing detailed project schedules and work plans
• Managing project budgets, costs and financial performance
• Forecasting and coordinating the resources required to deliver projects successfully
• Managing internal teams, suppliers, subcontractors and third-party consultants
• Preparing Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) and reviewing subcontractor RAMS and lift plans
• Monitoring project progress, identifying risks and resolving issues before they impact delivery
• Providing regular updates to customers and internal stakeholders
• Managing early warnings, change reports, variations and payment requests where required
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely and in accordance with relevant standards and best practice
• Maintaining effective communication across all project stakeholders
• Identifying opportunities for project growth and improved commercial performance
• Measuring project performance and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
• Escalating delivery issues promptly and taking a proactive approach to finding solutions
• Supporting the Regional Operations Manager with regional operational activities where required

Profile

What we are looking for

We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager who is organised, commercially aware and confident managing multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.

You’ll ideally have:

• At least 2 years’ experience managing projects through the full project lifecycle
• Experience managing projects within a comparable technical, infrastructure or engineering environment
• Strong project planning and scheduling skills
• Experience managing project budgets and financial performance
• Good understanding of risk and change management
• Strong stakeholder and supplier management skills
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Good commercial awareness and a focus on project profitability
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
• A structured and proactive approach to project delivery

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience within Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), highways, infrastructure or technology
• PRINCE2 Practitioner, APM PMQ, PMP or an equivalent project management qualification
• Degree-level education or equivalent experience

We’re particularly interested in people who can demonstrate a strong track record of delivering technical projects successfully, balancing customer requirements, commercial objectives, safety, quality and timescales.

Benefits

What we offer

At SWARCO, we’re committed to creating a supportive environment where our people can develop, take ownership and make a real difference.

As well as a competitive salary, you’ll receive:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Employer pension contributions
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee discounts portal
• Training and development opportunities
• Opportunities for career progression
• The opportunity to work on innovative Intelligent Transport Systems and infrastructure projects
• A collaborative and supportive working environment

The role will involve travel across the region and, on occasion, may require overnight stays. Some flexibility will also be required to meet project deadlines, including occasional night-time or weekend working to monitor progress and support installation teams.

We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. Successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK by the start of their employment.

SWARCO is an equal opportunities employer.

SWARCO UK

11 Buccleuch Avenue

G52 4LA Glasgow

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