At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate multiple analytical and modelling projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget management.
- Company: Join a unique organisation shaping the future of transport across the North of England.
- Benefits: Enjoy a salary between £48k and £60k, plus 28 days annual leave and a Local Government Pension.
- Other info: Hybrid working based in Manchester city centre with flexible arrangements available.
- Why this job: Play a key role in influencing major transport investment decisions impacting millions.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing complex programmes, strong stakeholder management, and budget oversight required.
The predicted salary is between 47742 - 60717 £ per year.
A unique organisation responsible for shaping the future of transport across the North of England is looking for a Programme Coordinator to join their Transport Appraisal, Modelling Economics team. This is an opportunity to work at the centre of major transport investment decisions, coordinating programmes that influence infrastructure planning, economic growth and sustainable transport strategies across the region.
Why this role? You'll play a key role in delivering complex analytical and modelling programmes that support transport planning across the North. Working alongside economists, analysts, transport modellers and senior stakeholders, you'll coordinate multiple interdependent projects, ensuring work is delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard. The outputs of these programmes directly support business cases, investment decisions and long-term transport strategies that impact millions of people. This role would suit someone who enjoys bringing together technical specialists, managing competing priorities and ensuring large-scale projects move forward effectively.
What you'll be doing:
- Coordinate the delivery of multiple analytical, modelling and appraisal projects
- Manage project plans, budgets, risks, dependencies and governance activities
- Work closely with technical teams delivering modelling, data and economic analysis
- Manage external suppliers and consultancy partners
- Support procurement and commissioning activities
- Build strong relationships with local authorities, delivery partners and senior stakeholders
- Provide programme reporting and performance updates to leadership teams
What they're looking for:
- Previous experience coordinating or managing complex programmes or projects
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Experience managing budgets, forecasts, risks and project governance
- Commercial awareness and exposure to supplier or contract management
- Ability to work alongside technical teams and understand analytical outputs
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Particularly relevant backgrounds:
- Programme Management
- Project Management
- PMO
- Infrastructure Delivery
- Transport Planning
- Engineering Consultancy
- Data Analytics Programme Delivery
- Public Sector Transformation
Working Arrangements:
- Hybrid working based in Manchester city centre
- Flexible working arrangements available
- Flexi Time Scheme allowing accrual of up to 18 additional days leave per year
Benefits:
- Salary between £47,742 and £60,717
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexi Time Scheme
- Salary sacrifice benefits
- Travel pass scheme
- Excellent work-life balance
Interested? This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation delivering projects that have a genuine impact on the future of transport, connectivity and economic growth across the North of England.
Technical Programme Manager / Programme Coordinator employer: Cathcart Technology
This organisation is dedicated to enhancing transport connectivity and economic growth in the North of England. Employees benefit from a Local Government Pension Scheme and a flexi time scheme allowing up to 18 additional days leave per year. The team comprises economists, analysts, and transport modellers focused on impactful projects.
