Project Manager National Cycle Network in Bristol

Overview

We are looking for someone with exceptional project management skills and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. While some technical knowledge of active travel is important, the focus of this role is on leading complex projects, coordinating teams, and driving collaboration to achieve sustainable, high-quality outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust as our new Project Manager – National Cycle Network, working within the Delivery Team to lead the successful delivery of active travel infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery: Manage active travel infrastructure projects from concept through design, construction, implementation, and evaluation, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and compliance standards.
• Coordinate teams: Provide day-to-day leadership for interdisciplinary project teams, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Build strong relationships: Engage and influence key stakeholders including landowners, local authorities, and volunteers through clear communication, evidence-based reporting, and presentations.
• Community engagement: Plan, organise, and attend engagement activities to ensure projects reflect local needs and encourage participation.
• Strategic contribution: Help shape the future of the National Cycle Network by contributing to long-term planning and vision development.
• Monitor and report impact: Analyse and present quantitative and qualitative data to demonstrate progress and outcomes.

About You

• Proven ability to manage infrastructure projects, applying recognised project management frameworks to deliver on time, within scope, and to a high standard.
• Skilled at building and maintaining positive relationships with a wide range of partners, including local authorities, landowners, contractors, and community groups.
• Experience contributing to long-term planning and vision-setting and working collaboratively across interdisciplinary teams.
• A practical understanding of active travel infrastructure principles, with awareness of spatial and transport planning considerations.
• Ability to interpret and apply best practice in active travel network design, and familiarity with health and safety legislation and construction regulations.
• Experience in analysing and presenting quantitative and qualitative data to demonstrate project progress and impact.
• Exposure to opportunity generation, bid writing, and budget would be an advantage.

About the Role & Requirements

Contract: Permanent
Location: Hybrid based in the east of England (Essex, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Norfolk)
Full time 37.5 hours per week; flexible working considered
Salary: £32,145 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Closing date: 23:59 on 01 February 2026
Reference: 92RECa

Additional Information

• Interviews will take place via MS Teams during the week commencing 09 February 2026
• This role involves regular travel to support and deliver projects for the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust.

What We Offer (Benefits)

• Wellbeing: 28 days leave per annum plus bank holidays; option to buy extra leave (pro rata for part-time); staff volunteer days; 24/7 support service.
• Financial: Group Personal Pension scheme with employer contribution; bike, computer and season ticket loans; discount benefits; London Weighting Allowance (£4,530 for eligible residents); death in service benefit.
• Family-friendly: Enhanced maternity and paternity pay; flexible working practices (full-time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday – Friday).

Why work for us? At Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, you’ll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle. We welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported.