Ref: VCTR(phone number removed)
Location: Yate (BS37)
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
Pay: £500 - £550 per day paid weekly via umbrella
Duration: Ongoing Contract – Long Term
Duties
The Principal Project Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the corridor scheme, ensuring it progresses to time, budget, and quality standards. The role includes:
Leading the delivery of work packages from design through to construction
Managing stakeholder relationships, including elected members, contractors, and consultants
Overseeing procurement, land arrangements, and statutory processes
Ensuring effective reporting, risk management, and issue resolution
Supporting the Project Management Office (PMO) with programme assurance and governance
Project Delivery: Manage the delivery of the corridor scheme, including planning and design issue resolution, and on-site implementation.
Stakeholder Engagement: Lead communications and consultations with internal and external stakeholders.
Risk & Issue Management: Identify and resolve risks and issues to maintain programme integrity.
Financial Oversight: Monitor budgets, approve purchase orders, and ensure value for money.
Reporting: Produce dashboards, reports, and programme updates for senior leadership and Mayoral Combined Authority.
Design & Procurement: Manage design assurance/resolution meetings, contractor involvement, and utility coordination.
Governance: Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and internal governance processes.
Essential
Proven experience in managing large-scale transport infrastructure projects
Strong understanding of project management methodologies (APM Level D or equivalent)
Experience working with local authorities and political stakeholders
Ability to manage multi-agency delivery and resolve complex issues
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Degree-level education or equivalent experience
Local knowledge of South Gloucestershire network and ability to attend site/offices
Desirable
Chartered membership of CIHT, ILT, RTPI, or ICE
Knowledge of CDM regulations and statutory planning processes
Experience with NEC4 contract management