Transport Programme Manager

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional authority is seeking a Transport Programme Manager to lead the delivery of major transport projects in Cambridgeshire. You will manage an ambitious transport and infrastructure programme, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will possess project management experience in both road and rail, along with strong stakeholder engagement skills.

Benefits

Opportunity to make a significant impact

Work with passionate teams

Shape sustainable transport solutions

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large, complex transport projects.
• Ability to deliver under pressure while engaging with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee transport infrastructure programmes.
• Manage risks and dependencies across multiple projects.
• Engage with political leaders and stakeholders.
• Represent the Combined Authority at various levels.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Organizational skills

Political awareness

Education

Degree-level education

Professional qualifications like IEng, CEng, TPP, or APM

Job description

Overview

We're on a mission to make life better, healthier, and fairer for everyone across our region - and transport is at the heart of it. As our new Transport Programme Manager, you'll lead the delivery of major transport projects that shape how people connect, travel, and thrive. From the A10 and A47 upgrades to Cambridge South station and Ely area rail improvements, this is your chance to take the wheel on projects that will define our region's growth and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee an ambitious transport and infrastructure programme from concept to completion.
• Ensure delivery of key milestones - on time, within budget, and with impact.
• Manage risks, dependencies, and governance across multiple high-profile projects.
• Engage confidently with political leaders, stakeholders, and delivery partners.
• Represent the Combined Authority at local, regional, and national levels.

Qualifications

• Degree-level education (or equivalent experience).
• Professional qualifications like IEng, CEng, TPP, or APM (or working towards).
• Proven experience managing large, complex transport projects - ideally across both road and rail.
• Excellent organisational, stakeholder, and programme assurance skills.
• A forward-thinking, politically aware mindset and the ability to deliver under pressure.
• This role does not offer visa sponsorship. You must have an existing and valid right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Benefits & Expectations

• Be part of a bold, evolving strategy tackling post-pandemic, climate, and cost-of-living challenges.
• Shape transport solutions that are sustainable, equitable, and future-focused.
• Work with passionate teams and national partners on projects that matter.