Delivery Project Manager - Cardiff, Wales

Please note: this is a 15-month fixed-term contract

The Role

The Delivery Project Manager will be the lead person within TfW for the management and delivery of their programme of projects across the Wales and Borders and Core Valley Lines network. They will be responsible for managing all aspects of the works from scoping through to tender award, work completion and handover.

Role responsibilities

• Ensure effective project planning, control and monitoring is in place, working in accordance with the TfW Project Management Methodology and PRINCE 2 principles. Ensure that they are within agreed parameters (scope/specification, safety, timescale, cost and quality).
• Be responsible for the interface within Transport for Wales, Welsh Government (WG), Network Rail, Amey Infrastructure Wales, Department for Transport, local authorities and internal and external stakeholders concerning the Stations Improvement projects and programmes.
• Work within the governance structure provided by the Project Management Office (PMO).
• Ensure all works are planned and delivered in accordance with Health and Safety legislation and TfW company procedures to make sure that a safe working environment is provided for the execution of the work.
• Manage programme and project budgets working with the finance business partner, external contractors and consultants. Responsible for commercial aspects of all projects from tendering and contractor selection through to contract management e.g. reviewing and agreeing contractor payment applications, variations and final accounts.

Who we're looking for

• Experience of managing projects through the whole project lifecycle
• Thorough knowledge of project management principles
• Highly organised, proactive, attention to detail, focused, decisive.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple workloads at various stages of the project life cycle and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work collaboratively across levels internally and externally

Welsh Language Skills

While not essential for this role, Welsh language skills would make a great addition to your application.

TfWsupport anyone who wants to learn Welsh or improve their skills. We offer online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.

EqualOpportunities

We're changing the way the transport industry looks. By celebrating and embracing differences, we're building a workforce that represents Wales. We need talented people from all backgrounds and cultures to bring their perspectives and experiences. Diverse teams make better decisions and drive innovation. Join us in transforming the way Wales travels."

Who we are

Transport for Wales is changing the way Wales travels, making sustainable transport the first choice. We're building a multimodal integrated transport network called the T Network, making it easier for people to travel by train, bus, walking, wheeling and cycling.

Next steps

See attached Job Description for further details and how to apply. If you want to find out more about what we're doing in Wales, see our Annual Report .

We're a Disability Confident Leader. Let us know about any reasonable adjustments you may need in the recruitment process and as part of the role if you are successful.

This advert will close at 23:59 on the day of the application closing date stated above. However, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive enough applications. We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.