Rheolwr Prosiect | Project Manager - Pontypridd, Wales
Salary: £38,093 -£42,000
The Role
The Project Manager role will deliver sustainable transport related projects in line with Welsh Government transport policy and strategy, including supporting the Active Travel Delivery Programme Lead, to deliver a Walking, Wheeling and Cycling Demonstrator Town Programme.
Role responsibilities
* Deliver a range of sustainable transport projects, by applying robust project lifecycle methodologies (such as APM or PRINCE2) including, implementing the project plan, schedule of all tasks, key milestones and resource management to ensure these are completed safely to time, cost and quality.
* Provide a professional and effective project management service, including project governance, reporting, technical working groups and executive steering groups, in accordance with the required processes and timelines to ensure the projects are aligned to WelTAG, the Transport for Wales (TfW) Plan of Works Stage Gate processes and delivered to cost and quality.
* Manage the project budget by liaising with the appropriate Finance Business Partner and the Programme Lead, escalating any variances where required to ensure costs remain within the agreed budget.
* Manage and lead project teams by collaborating with internal colleagues and external contractors, Local Authorities, stakeholders and supply chain to ensure projects meet delivery outcomes.
Who were looking for
* Degree in a relevant subject, such as Business, Transport Planning, Geography, Engineering (or similar) or demonstrable equivalent work experience.
* Hold, or be working towards, a Project Management qualification such as APM or PRINCE2
* Previous experience of working on sustainable transport related projects.
* Previous experience of working and engaging with internal and external stakeholders, such as public sector and/or government officials at local, regional or national levels.
Welsh Language Skills
While not essential for this role, Welsh language skills would make a great addition to your application.
TfW support anyone who wants to learn Welsh or improve their skills. We offer online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.
Equal Opportunities
Were changing the way the transport industry looks. By celebrating and embracing differences, were building a workforce that represents Wales. We need talented people from all backgrounds and cultures to bring their perspectives and experiences. Diverse teams make better decisions and drive innovation. Join us in transforming the way Wales travels."
Who we are
Transport for Wales is changing the way Wales travels, making sustainable transport the first choice. Were building a multimodal integrated transport network called the T Network, making it easier for people to travel by train, bus, walking, wheeling and cycling.
Next steps
See attached Job Description for further details and how to apply. If you want to find out more about what were doing in Wales, see our Annual Report .
Were a Disability Confident Leader. Let us know about any reasonable adjustments you may need in the recruitment process and as part of the role if you are successful.
This advert will close at 23:59 on the day of the application closing date stated above. However, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive enough applications. We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
Note that you must hold the permanent right to work in the UK. We are not currently able to provide sponsorship.**