Project Manager - Transport Development & Delivery

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector organization in Sheffield is seeking a passionate Project Manager to lead transformative projects in public transport. The role includes managing all project stages, budget handling, and ensuring compliance with governance standards. Ideal candidates will have relevant degrees and recent experience in managing capital projects. This position offers a salary between £41,511 and £44,711, hybrid working options, and various employee benefits including an annual leave purchase scheme.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Comprehensive flexible contributions

Enhanced Holiday Entitlement

Annual Leave Purchase Scheme

Flexible Hours Scheme

On-the-Job Training

Professional Membership Fees reimbursement

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience managing projects through every stage using robust controls and processes.
• Recent experience managing capital projects in a transportation or multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects from planning to delivery.
• Maintain project documentation including schedules and risk registers.
• Ensure compliance with governance standards.

Skills

Organised

Detail-oriented

Excellent communicator

Excellent collaborator

Education

Degree in Civil, Highways or Transportation Engineering, Transport Planning, Technology, or Project Management

Job description

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is looking for a passionate Project Manager to lead transformative projects that will shape the future of public transport across South Yorkshire.

• Lead and manage projects through all stages - from planning and risk management to delivery and benefits realisation.
• Develop and maintain project documentation including schedules, reports, risk registers, and cost forecasts.
• Manage budgets, contracts, and resources, ensuring value for money and timely delivery.
• Prepare and submit business cases, ensuring alignment with governance and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams, local authorities, operators, and the public to ensure successful outcomes.
  We're looking for someone who is organised, detail‑oriented, an excellent communicator and collaborator, with recent hands‑on experience managing projects through every stage using robust controls and processes., A degree (or equivalent experience) in Civil, Highways or Transportation Engineering, Transport Planning, Technology, or Project Management.
• Recent experience managing capital projects in a transportation or multidisciplinary environment, ideally within the public sector or a similar complex setting.
  Hours : 37 hours per week | Contract : Permanent | Salary : £41,511 - £44,711, Local Government Pension Scheme - comprehensive, flexible contributions, immediate life cover and terminal illness cover after 2 years.
• Continuous Employment - entitlement calculations including annual leave, maternity leave and enhanced sick pay transfer when moving from a local government employer.
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement - from 28 to 36 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), pro‑rata for part‑time colleagues.
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme - purchase up to a further 15 days per year in addition to normal leave.
• Hybrid working - majority of roles offered on a hybrid basis with certain support roles onsite full time; remote contracts not accommodated unless specified.
• Flexible Hours Scheme - flexibility in working hours, accrual of credit or debit, Flexi-Leave ored annual leave options.
• Rewarding You - discounts, benefits, financial advice, well‑being solutions and more with Reward Gateway and Cycle‑to‑Work schemes.
• On‑the‑Job Training - support with upskilling skills through training and qualifications.
• Professional Membership Fees - reimbursement where applicable and approved by line management.

Diversity and Inclusion

Our workforce is diverse. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio‑economic background, religion and / or belief. All employees are eligible to request Flexible Working arrangements from day one of employment. Candidates with disabilities will be invited to interview if they meet all essential criteria.