Project Manager - Transport Planning

At SWARCO, we’re at the forefront of intelligent transport technology, delivering innovative solutions that help keep people moving safely and efficiently across the UK and Ireland.
Project Manager
We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our team in Scotland , managing the successful delivery of ITS projects across urban and interurban schemes.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially aware and organised Project Manager who enjoys taking ownership of projects from initial planning through to successful completion, while working closely with customers, internal teams, suppliers and specialist contractors.
As Project Manager, you’ll take responsibility for delivering projects on time, within budget and to the required quality standards , ensuring customer expectations and contractual requirements are met throughout the project lifecycle.
You’ll coordinate people, resources, materials and subcontractors, while providing clear communication and strong project control from start to finish.
Taking ownership of projects from planning and mobilisation through to completion and handover
Defining project scope, objectives, milestones, deliverables and risks
Developing and managing detailed project schedules and work plans
Managing project budgets, costs and financial performance
Forecasting and coordinating the resources required to deliver projects successfully
Managing internal teams, suppliers, subcontractors and third-party consultants
Preparing Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) and reviewing subcontractor RAMS and lift plans
Monitoring project progress, identifying risks and resolving issues before they impact delivery
Ensuring projects are delivered safely and in accordance with relevant standards and best practice
Maintaining effective communication across all project stakeholders
Identifying opportunities for project growth and improved commercial performance
Measuring project performance and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
Supporting the Regional Operations Manager with regional operational activities where required

We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager who is organised, commercially aware and confident managing multiple stakeholders and competing priorities .
At least 2 years’ experience managing projects through the full project lifecycle
Experience managing projects within a comparable technical, infrastructure or engineering environment
Strong project planning and scheduling skills
Experience managing project budgets and financial performance
Good understanding of risk and change management
Strong stakeholder and supplier management skills
Good commercial awareness and a focus on project profitability
High proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
A structured and proactive approach to project delivery
Experience within Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), highways, infrastructure or technology
PRINCE2 Practitioner, APM PMQ, PMP or an equivalent project management qualification
We’re particularly interested in people who can demonstrate a strong track record of delivering technical projects successfully , balancing customer requirements, commercial objectives, safety, quality and timescales.

As well as a competitive salary, you’ll receive:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays , increasing with service
• Employer pension contributions
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee discounts portal
• Training and development opportunities
• Opportunities for career progression
• The opportunity to work on innovative Intelligent Transport Systems and infrastructure projects
• The role will involve travel across the region and, on occasion, may require overnight stays. Some flexibility will also be required to meet project deadlines, including occasional night-time or weekend working to monitor progress and support installation teams.

If you’re an experienced Project Manager looking for your next challenge and would like to be part of a business delivering technology that makes a real difference to how people move around our towns, cities and road networks, we’d love to hear from you.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. ProjectManagement #ITS #Infrastructure #Engineering #Highways #IntelligentTransportSystems #SWARCO #LI-EW1