Project Manager – Transport Systems & Infrastructure (Remote with Travel)

Alexander Ash Consulting; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Ash Consulting is seeking a Project Manager for transport systems and infrastructure, with a focus on delivering real-time passenger information, smart bus stop tech and related infrastructure. The role combines remote work with on-site travel to project locations across the UK.

You will lead planning, budgeting, risk management and stakeholder engagement with authorities and operators, while guiding installation, testing and handover stages to ensure high-quality project delivery and

Qualifications

• Experience in project management, project coordination or project delivery within an engineering, technology, infrastructure or transport-related environment.
• Experience coordinating suppliers, subcontractors, contractors, installation teams and external customers.
• Good understanding of project planning, programme management, budgeting, risk management and commercial controls.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities and delivery deadlines.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to liaise with customers and technical teams.
• A practical approach to problem-solving, with the ability to identify delivery risks and implement appropriate solutions.
• Competence in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and familiarity with project planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver multiple projects from planning through to installation, commissioning and handover.
• Develop project plans, manage budgets and programmes, coordinate suppliers and installation teams.
• Maintain relationships with customers, local authorities and public transport operators.
• Oversee site surveys, installation activities, testing, risk management and commercial performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve project delivery processes and standards.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Program planning

Risk management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

PRINCE2 / APM qualification

Tools

Excel

Project planning tools

Job description

Project Manager – Transport Systems & Infrastructure (Remote with Travel)

An intelligent transport systems and infrastructure company is experiencing a period of growth and is looking for a Project Manager to lead projects focused on developing its service offering, operational capability and position within the transport technology market. The company deliver technology-led solutions to support the delivery of passenger information services and connected transport network, which include the provision and implementation of real-time passenger information (RTPI), digital passenger displays, smart bus stop technology and associated infrastructure.

The Project Manager will be responsible for managing the delivery of multiple projects from initial planning through to installation, commissioning and handover. This will involve developing project plans, managing budgets and programmes, coordinating suppliers, subcontractors and installation teams, and maintaining relationships with customers and other stakeholders, including local authorities and public transport operators. The role will also involve overseeing site surveys, installation activities, testing, risk management and commercial performance, while identifying opportunities to improve project delivery processes and standards.

The position offers the opportunity to join a growing business where the Project Manager will have direct responsibility for project delivery and the scope to contribute to the development of operational processes and business practices. The role provides exposure to specialist transport technologies, customer relationships and the commercial aspects of infrastructure projects. There is also scope to take on increased responsibility as the organisation develops, with a potential longer-term progression into senior management.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in project management, project coordination or project delivery within an engineering, technology, infrastructure or transport-related environment.
• Experience coordinating suppliers, subcontractors, contractors, installation teams and external customers.
• Good understanding of project planning, programme management, budgeting, risk management and commercial controls.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities and delivery deadlines.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to liaise with customers and technical teams.
• A practical approach to problem-solving, with the ability to identify delivery risks and implement appropriate solutions.
• Competence in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and familiarity with project planning tools.

Standout candidates will have:

• Knowledge of real-time passenger information (RTPI), intelligent transport systems (ITS) or electronic passenger information displays.
• Experience of public transport, highways or other infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with LED, TFT or e-paper display technologies, smart bus stop systems or connected infrastructure.
• Experience of electrical, communications or technology installations.
• A project management qualification such as PRINCE2, APM or equivalent.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites.

This is a permanent role fully remote with travel, with head office in Worcestershire. Salary is £45,000-£50,000 plus benefits.