Project Manager -,

Project Manager - ,

Salary : CompetitiveBasis : Full time Please note : the location for this role is to be based from and include both Wrexham or Llys Cadwyn (Pontypridd Head Office).

Equal Opportunities

At Transport for Wales we value diversity. It makes us stronger, helps us understand our customers better, make better decisions and be more innovative. Everyone's different and has their own perspective so we're building a diverse team that mirrors the communities we serve. Through this we're determined to be one of Wales' leading inclusive employers. We're creating an inclusive transport network that everyone in Wales can be proud of.

Who we are

At Transport for Wales, we're on a mission to transform transport in Wales and make it fit for the future, whether that's rail, bus, walking or cycling. We want to inspire a nation to change the way it travels, so that we all travel more sustainably and help to combat the climate emergency we're all facing.

We're an open and inclusive place to work, where everyone is welcome and our people are supported to reach their full potential. We want to create an environment where our people can grow and succeed. This is key to enabling us to deliver on the promises we've made to the people of Wales to build a sustainable transport network that meets their needs.

Role responsibilities

The Project Manager will be the lead person within TfW for the management and delivery of their allocated projects across the Wales and Borders network. Projects will be focused on station, depot or rolling stock integration infrastructure. They will be responsible for managing all aspects of the works from scoping through to tender award, work completion and handover.

• Ensure effective project planning, control and monitoring is in place, working in accordance with the TfW Project Management Methodology.
• 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 Infrastructure projects.
• Track project progress against key milestones and delivery dates, identifying and mitigating risks, coordinating cross-functional teams, and delivering timely updates to stakeholders to ensure all projects are delivered on schedule and fully meet their defined obligations.
• Work with the Commercial team to track expenditure and Anticipated Final Costs (AFC) against the NEC contract by closely monitoring spend profiles, implementing change control, and managing compensation events to ensure projects are delivered within budget and achieve optimal value for money.
• 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.

Who we're looking for

Welsh Language Skills

The ability to speak / write Welsh would make a great addition to your application, but it is not essential for this role.

Transport for Wales supports and promotes the use of the Welsh Language by employees and will encourage them to develop, improve and maintain their Welsh Language skills. We fully support our people who want to improve their Welsh language skills, and personal development for Welsh Language skills are offered in a variety of ways such as online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.

Next steps

Does this role sound like the opportunity you are looking for? Do you want to find out more? See attached Job Description for further details.

TFW is a Disability Confident employer. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may need in the recruitment process or as part of the role if you are successful.

This advert will close at midnight on the day of the application closing date stated above. We do encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.