Senior Project Manager - National Cycle Network
Posted 11 days ago by Sustrans Hub
You will be responsible for making sure projects are well planned and delivered to a high standard. This includes managing time, budgets and people effectively, identifying and addressing risks early, and ensuring that all work meets legal, safety and policy requirements.
- Contract: Permanent
- Location: Hybrid with commutable distance to the Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle Hub
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week - we are happy to talk flexible working
- £37.904 per annum (pro rata for part time)
As the Senior Project Manager, you will lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of large and complex infrastructure projects. These projects will support the organisation's active travel goals and help create long term, sustainable benefits for communities.
You will be responsible for ensuring projects are well planned and delivered to a high standard, managing time, budgets and people effectively, identifying and addressing risks early, and ensuring that all work meets legal, safety and policy requirements.
A key part of the role is working closely with others. You will collaborate with partners and stakeholders, build positive working relationships, develop business development proposals with a range of colleagues, and support meaningful engagement with local communities so that their needs and feedback are considered throughout the project.
This role requires a high level of experience in project management, leadership and strategic thinking. You will be expected to make clear decisions, provide direction and support to others, and focus on delivering projects that have a positive and lasting impact.
What you'll be doing- Oversee the planning, delivery and evaluation of walking, wheeling and cycling projects
- Manage resources, compliance and alignment with organisational goals
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders to support effective active travel projects
- Lead, line manage and support a team to maximise performance and development
- Collaborate with Growth & Partnerships and Business Development colleagues to spot opportunities, develop compelling concepts and win new work that broadens our funding base.
- Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject plus 4 years' experience, or 7 years' experience in a related role
- Strong knowledge of active travel infrastructure, including spatial and transport planning
- Proven experience in project and programme management, including budgets and risk
- Experience leading, supervising and supporting teams to deliver projects on time and to budget
- The ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk.
- Experience in developing project proposals and securing work from a range of funders.
- Always Learning - curious, open minded and committed to continuous improvement.
- Championing Equity - inclusive, respectful and focused on ensuring everyone has a voice and fair opportunity to succeed.
- Taking Ownership - proactive, responsible and empowered to make things better.
- Delivering Together - collaborative, transparent and motivated by shared success.
We are committed to being a truly inclusive employer. We welcome applications from everyone from all parts of the community. Adjustments are available throughout the application process.
What we offer- 28 days leave per annum plus bank holidays for full time working.
- Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro rata for part time staff).
- 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service.
- We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes.
- Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust.
- Bike, computer and season ticket loans.
- London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London).
- Death in service benefit - 3 times annual salary.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
- Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday).