Project Manager x 2

One of our Transport Clients is looking for 2 x Project Managers to support several of their IT & Operational workstreams, as part of a large scale transformation piece. The ideal candidate will have experience of leading a variety of projects within the Transport Sector, and who is confident managing complex stakeholder portfolio's which include Senior Stakeholders, Public Sector officials, Third-Party suppliers and more. 

Role Details: 

• Salary: £400 per day
• Location: Yorkshire (1-2 days per week) 
• Day Rate: £400 per day
• IR35: Pending Confirmation (Expected Inside IR35)
• Start Date: Mid January

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead multidisciplinary project teams, including internal personnel and external advisors, ensuring optimal resource allocation across projects.
• Apply established project management frameworks and tools to drive timely and effective delivery, ensuring financial control and alignment with defined outputs.
• Lead development of Business Cases and ensure compliance with governance and assurance frameworks.
• Monitor and report on key project metrics including costs, risks, schedules and stakeholder engagement status at all project stages.
• Proactively identify and manage risks and change, escalating as necessary to maintain budget and timelines.
• Interpret complex data to guide decisions and resource planning across multiple interdependent projects.
• Engage stakeholders including the public, transport operators, private partners, and government bodies to ensure inclusivity and clear communications.

Essential Requirements:

• Accredited training in health and safety, including CDM Regulations.
• Proven track record in delivering complex, multi-stakeholder transport projects.
• Experience across all project lifecycle stages, stakeholder and budget management.
• Commercial awareness, effective negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Effective use of own initiative, adaptable under pressure, and strong organisational capability.

Desirable Attributes:

• Membership in a relevant professional institution.
• Experience with transport infrastructure design and delivery.
• Knowledge of policy interpretation and working with business case frameworks.