Overview
Project Manager (Bus Infrastructure- On Street) – Pontypridd or Wrexham, Wales
Salary: £37,200
Basis: Full time
Please note: this is a 2 year fixed-term contract
Equal Opportunities
At Transport for Wales we value diversity. It makes us stronger, helps us understand our customers better, make better decisions and be more innovative. Everyone’s different and has their own perspective so we’re building a diverse team that mirrors the communities we serve. Through this we’re determined to be one of Wales’ leading inclusive employers. We’re creating an inclusive transport network that everyone in Wales can be proud of.
Who we are
At Transport for Wales, we’re on a mission to transform transport in Wales and make it fit for the future, whether that’s rail, bus, walking or cycling. We want to inspire a nation to change the way it travels, so that we all travel more sustainably and help to combat the climate emergency we’re all facing.
We’re an open and inclusive place to work, where everyone is welcome and our people are supported to reach their full potential. We want to create an environment where our people can grow and succeed. This is key to enabling us to deliver on the promises we’ve made to the people of Wales to build a sustainable transport network that meets their needs.
Role responsibilities
The Project Manager – Bus Stop Infrastructure (On-Street) will have responsibility for the delivery of the projects and initiatives that will support the delivery of the Welsh Government Transport Strategy (Llwybr Newydd, 2021).
- Proactively manage and deliver the bus stop infrastructure (on-street) programme, through the application of robust project lifecycle methodologies – including implementation of project plans, attainment of key milestones and resource/supply chain management, to ensure these are completed safely to time, cost and quality.
- Deliver on strategic aims of the bus stop infrastructure (on-street) programme by working in collaboration with stakeholders to deliver consistency of infrastructure and quality/safety/environmental/operational/brand standards and customer information provision across the network of more than 25,000 (incl. 11,000 unmarked) bus stops regionally and nationally across Wales
- Manage and be responsible for Bus Stop Infrastructure budget by liaising with the appropriate Finance Business Partner escalating any variances where required to ensure costs remain within the agreed budget.
- Collaborate with internal colleagues, external contractors, stakeholders, and supply chain to ensure Local Authority or TfW-led bus stop infrastructure projects meet are delivered.
Who we’re looking for
- Demonstrable equivalent work experience or a relevant degree (i.e. business or change management)
- Hold a project management qualification, e.g. APM, PRINCE 2 or similar.
- Previous experience of managing infrastructure and/or technology improvement projects.
Welsh Language Skills
The ability to speak/write Welsh would make a great addition to your application, but it is not essential for this role.
Transport for Wales supports and promotes the use of the Welsh Language by employees and will encourage them to develop, improve and maintain their Welsh Language skills. We fully support our people who want to improve their Welsh language skills, and personal development for Welsh Language skills are offered in a variety of ways such as online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.
Next steps
Does this role sound like the opportunity you are looking for? Do you want to find out more? See attached Job Description for further details.
Transport for Wales is a disability leader. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may need in the recruitment process or as part of the role if you are successful.
This advert will close at midnight on the day of the application closing date stated above. We do encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.
