Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager - Major Transport Schemes

Location: Kirklees, West Yorkshire
Type: 6-Month Contract
Salary: £37/hr (Hybrid Role)

Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in your community? Do you possess the expertise to drive major transport initiatives forward? We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager to join a local authority in Kirklees , where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of transportation, climate change, environmental improvement, place shaping, and economic growth.

Responsibilities:

• Day-to-Day Project Management: Oversee one or more of the council's major transport schemes, ensuring efficient execution and alignment with organisational objectives. You will utilise your technical knowledge and experience to facilitate project delivery under the guidance of the Major Transport Schemes Programme Lead.

• Accelerate Delivery: Drive project progress by ensuring effective management of scope, objectives, risks, and dependencies. Track and deliver project benefits and outcomes consistently.

• Business Case Development: Take ownership of developing business cases for external funding, adhering to assurance frameworks and timelines crucial for timely project delivery.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external, fostering collaboration and alignment towards shared goals.

• Strategic Guidance: Provide insights and strategic direction on transportation-based programs and projects, ensuring effective service delivery and the achievement of shared outcomes.

Essential Requirements:

• Considerable Project Management Experience: Proven track record in managing large and complex projects, including budget monitoring and contract management.

• Partnership and Collaborative Work: Extensive experience in commissioning projects with external and internal providers, emphasising collaboration and partnership.

• Team Leadership: Demonstrated ability to motivate, lead, and support multidisciplinary teams to achieve desired outcomes.

• Communication Skills: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to foster and maintain professional relationships.

• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong creative problem-solving abilities to identify obstacles and negotiate effective solutions.

• Resilience and Time Management: Personal resilience and adeptness at managing competing deadlines to ensure project delivery within specifications, on time, and within budget.

• Commercial Awareness: Proficiency in understanding the public, private, and third sectors, contributing effectively to strategies, plans, and initiatives.

• Analytical Skills: Knowledge and experience in analysing proposals, compiling funding bids, and producing complex reports from businesses and partner organisations.

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to the transformation of transport infrastructure in Kirklees, apply now to be considered for this role.