Project Manager - Intelligent Transport Systems and infrastructure projects

SWARCO AG; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus 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 deliver intelligent transport systems projects across Scotland. You will manage from planning through to successful completion, coordinating customers, internal teams, suppliers and contractors.

The role requires organisation, commercial awareness and the ability to handle multiple stakeholders and priorities, with travel across the region and occasional overnight stays.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience managing projects through full lifecycle.
• Experience in infrastructure or engineering environments.
• Strong planning, scheduling and budgeting skills.
• Good understanding of risk and change management.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects on time, within budget and to required quality standards.
• Coordinate resources, suppliers, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Define scope, milestones, deliverables and risks.
• Develop detailed schedules and work plans.
• Monitor progress and report to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain safety and ensure standards compliance.
• Identify opportunities for project growth and commercial performance.
• Support regional operations manager as required.

Skills

Organised

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication skills

Risk management

Change management

MS Office 365

Project governance

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent experience

PRINCE2 Practitioner

APM PMQ

PMP

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Project Manager - Intelligent Transport Systems and infrastructure projects

• Full-time
• Duration of Employment: Permanent
• Department: Project Management
• Compensation: GBP 25000 - GBP 60000 - yearly

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.

Project Manager

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.

Your responsibilities will include

• 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

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.

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.