Project Manager

Job Introduction

Introduction to the role and applicant profile

The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) is seeking to appoint a Project Manager to join the Capital Delivery Team. Your key responsibilities in this role would be to support the delivery of the Mayor's priorities by sponsoring and managing transport and infrastructure projects that improve connectivity, encourage sustainable travel and help create healthier, more liveable communities across the West of England.

We're looking for a collaborative and delivery-focused project professional who is passionate about making a tangible difference through infrastructure investment. You will bring strong project management skills, sound judgement and the ability to build productive relationships with a wide range of partners and stakeholders.

Initially, the role will support the delivery of the Active Travel Programme, a portfolio of projects valued at approximately £70 million. The Capital Delivery Team is responsible for sponsoring and managing over £1 billion of transport infrastructure investment across the region. Responsibilities may evolve over time in line with business priorities and professional development opportunities.

This is a critical time in our transformation and growth journey, and you'll be pivotal in helping us achieve our ambitions by:

• Supporting the successful delivery of transport and infrastructure projects through all stages of the project lifecycle.

• Ensuring projects are developed and delivered in accordance with approved business cases, funding requirements, programme objectives and governance arrangements.

• Completing effective monitoring, reporting and assurance activities to support informed decision-making and accountability.

• Providing leadership, challenge and support to project teams and partners to maximise benefits, manage risk and achieve value for money.

• Building strong relationships with local authority partners and stakeholders to support successful project outcomes across the region.

What you'll be doing

Are you someone who can manage competing priorities, build effective stakeholder relationships and ultimately always focuses on successful delivery?

As Project Sponsor and/or Project Manager, you will oversee a portfolio of transport and infrastructure projects ranging from early-stage development through to construction and close-out. Working closely with Unitary Authorities and delivery partners, you will provide assurance, challenge and support to help secure successful outcomes.

You will coordinate governance and funding processes, monitor project performance, manage risks and issues, and provide clear reporting and advice to senior leaders and decision-makers. The role offers the opportunity to shape projects that have a lasting impact on how people travel and move around the West of England.

What you'll bring

You'll be an experienced project professional with a strong understanding of what it takes to deliver successful projects in a complex stakeholder environment.

We're particularly interested in people who:

• Have experience sponsoring or managing complex transport, infrastructure or regeneration projects.

• Can build credibility and influence with senior leaders, delivery partners and external stakeholders.

• Have experience working within governance and assurance environments involving public sector funding.

• Are confident presenting complex information clearly and concisely to a variety of audiences.

• Can balance competing priorities whilst maintaining a focus on outcomes, value for money and continuous improvement.

• Work collaboratively while providing appropriate challenge and maintaining accountability for delivery.

Why choose us?

The Capital Delivery Team sponsors and manages more than £1 billion of transport infrastructure investment across the West of England, helping to deliver the Mayor's ambitions for better connectivity, sustainable growth and improved quality of life.

This is an opportunity to make a real difference by supporting the delivery of projects that encourage active travel, improve local places and contribute to the region's wider economic, environmental and social objectives.

You'll join a supportive and collaborative team, working with experienced colleagues and partners on some of the West of England's most significant transport programmes.

Find out more

There's more role-related information in the job description, but if you have any questions for the recruitment team you can contact us on Resourcing@westofengland-ca.gov.uk.

If you'd like to have an informal conversation about this opportunity with the hiring manager, you can contact Tom Roberts, Programme Manager, at Tom.Roberts@westofengland-ca.gov.uk.

About The Company

Our offer

We are based in a new bright and airy office, with all the latest technology, close to Bristol Temple Meads Train Station.

Alongside the opportunity to make a real difference to the people who visit, live and work in the West of England, we offer an excellent benefits package including:

• 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years continuous service. There is also the option to increase your annual leave with our annual leave purchase scheme.
• 2 days of paid leave each year to volunteer
• Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK).

• Flexible, family friendly and hybrid working options to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals. We follow a hybrid working model with typically 2 or 3 days in the office each week
• Reduced bus fare travel across the West of England

We believe in fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, empowering you to thrive in your career. We prioritise your growth and success by providing a diverse range of learning and development opportunities. Our goal is to keep you motivated, equipped with essential skills, and confident in delivering excellent services.

The salary for this role is £47,181 - £51,356. This is the full-time equivalent salary, and will be pro-rata for part-time. We advertise salary ranges for job roles, with new appointments for external candidates typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, where higher skill levels or experience are applicable, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees.

Good Employment Charter
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As a founding Member of the West of England Good Employment Charter and accredited Living Wage Employer, we’re committed to creating a diverse environment where all our employees can thrive. We make sure all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and we particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or citizenship status.

Fair and Inclusive Recruitment

As part of our commitment to fair and inclusive recruitment, we provide interview questions to all shortlisted candidates in advance/on request. This approach helps ensure everyone can demonstrate their skills, knowledge and experience fully, and supports our duties under the Equality Act 2010. You will also be asked follow-up questions during the interview to explore your responses in more detail.

Reasonable Adjustments
If you have an accessibility need, disability, condition or need any additional support that means you might require changes to the application or recruitment process (for example, you might need to submit your application in a different format), please get in touch with our Resourcing Team at Resourcing@westofengland-ca.gov.uk. We are here to assist and accommodate your needs.

Using Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We want to understand the real person behind each application. While we recognise that some applicants may use AI tools, these should support your writing rather than replace your own voice. AI can be a helpful aid, but your personal insight and individuality are what matter most to us.

Closing dates
Our roles close at midnight on the closing date. Please note this vacancy may close early or be extended depending on the number of applications so please don’t wait to apply. If you have started your application, we’ll give you notice of the new closing date by email.

From a recruitment agency?

We’re not engaging with agencies for this role. Any CVs received from agencies will be considered as unsolicited and the property of the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, with no obligation to pay agency fees.