At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a high-profile bus infrastructure project and improve local transport.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at Cumberland Council in Carlisle.
- Benefits: Competitive pay of £340 per day with hybrid working options.
- Other info: Contract runs until December 2026 with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Shape the future of sustainable transport while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience in local authority projects and strong stakeholder engagement skills.
The predicted salary is between 30600 - 37400 £ per year.
Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a high-profile, engineering-focused Bus Infrastructure project, seconded into Cumberland Council. Based in Carlisle on a contract running to December 2026, you'll join our client's team delivering sustainable transport and highways improvements within a complex local authority setting, working on a hybrid basis (two days onsite, three days remote) inside IR35 at £340 per day.
Key Skills & Expertise
- Local Authority Experience: Confident operating within council structures, policies, and procedures.
- Bus Infrastructure: Proven track record delivering engineering-focused transport or bus-related infrastructure projects.
- Highways Projects: Ability to coordinate with highways teams and integrate bus schemes with wider road networks.
- Procurement & Governance: Skilled in navigating public sector procurement processes and governance frameworks.
- Contractor Management: Hands-on management of contractors, ensuring performance, compliance, and quality delivery.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Strong communication skills to engage public and private sector partners and internal teams.
- Contract Management: Experience overseeing contracts, deliverables, and risk within public sector constraints.
- Process Improvement & Compliance: Able to refine processes and ensure regulatory and internal compliance.
- Infrastructure Delivery & Project Delivery: End-to-end delivery of complex engineering and infrastructure schemes.
- Public Sector Processes: Comfortable working within public sector rules, governance, and reporting requirements.
- Hybrid Working: Effective at managing stakeholders and teams across onsite and remote working environments.
If you're a process-driven leader ready to shape the future of local transport infrastructure, please reply to this email with your CV to discuss this opportunity with our client.
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As a Project Manager with our client in Carlisle, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing local transport infrastructure while enjoying a flexible hybrid working model. The company fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth and development, offering opportunities to engage with key stakeholders and lead impactful projects within the public sector. With a focus on sustainability and community improvement, this role not only provides competitive compensation but also the chance to make a meaningful difference in the local area.
