Senior Project Manager - Transport Infrastructure & Capital Schemes

Overview

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of highways and transport infrastructure projects that improve connectivity, support growth and enhance communities across Buckinghamshire. This is an exciting opportunity to manage projects from concept through to construction, delivering tangible improvements to the county's highways and transport network.

As a key member of the Infrastructure and Capital Schemes team, you will take ownership of a diverse portfolio of projects, managing budgets, programmes, risks, stakeholders and delivery partners to ensure successful outcomes. You will work closely with elected Members, local communities, consultants, contractors and internal teams, bringing strong project management expertise and a collaborative approach to delivery.

About us

Buckinghamshire Council is one of the largest local authorities in the country, responsible for a diverse highway network serving urban, rural and strategic transport needs. Our ambition is to provide a safe, reliable and sustainable transport network that supports economic growth, environmental responsibility and thriving communities.

The Infrastructure and Capital Schemes service is responsible for developing and delivering the Council's highways and transport capital programme, encompassing infrastructure improvements, road safety initiatives and wider transport investment priorities.  

We work collaboratively across the Council and with external partners to deliver infrastructure that benefits residents, businesses and visitors throughout Buckinghamshire.

About the role

As a Senior Project Manager, you will manage the development and delivery of transport infrastructure projects from inception through to completion.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing highways and transport infrastructure projects through all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Developing project briefs, feasibility studies and business cases.
• Managing project budgets, programmes, risks and governance arrangements.
• Procuring, administering and managing consultants and contractors.
• Providing technical expertise and project management guidance to support successful project delivery.
• Preparing reports, recommendations and project updates for Boards, senior officers and elected Members.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for stakeholders and partner organisations.
• Engaging proactively with local communities, residents and businesses throughout project development and delivery.
• Monitoring project performance and implementing corrective actions where necessary.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, health and safety legislation, Council procedures and best practice standards.
• Coordinating project teams and managing external resources to achieve project objectives.
• Maintaining effective risk management and project assurance processes throughout delivery.

Any-Desk:

As an ‘any-desk’ worker, you’ll need to be connected to our network to access digital folders and resources, but this can either be from home or an office location when required. You will be required to work from the office a couple of times a week, depending on your role and team requirements.

About you

You will be an experienced project management professional with a proven ability to deliver infrastructure projects in a complex environment.

We're looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Significant experience delivering highways, transport or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, governance and delivery methodologies.
• Experience managing project budgets, contracts and consultant or contractor performance.
• Sound understanding of highways and transport infrastructure development processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience preparing reports, business cases and presentations for senior audiences.
• Ability to influence and engage effectively with elected Members, partners and local communities.
• Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing project risks and resolving issues proactively.
• A collaborative approach with the ability to balance competing priorities and deadlines.

You will be educated to degree level (or equivalent experience) and hold a relevant professional or project management qualification. Experience of PRINCE2 and relevant highways or infrastructure delivery experience would be advantageous.

If you are an experienced project manager looking to deliver projects that make a genuine difference to residents and communities, we'd love to hear from you.

Other information

For further information on this role please see the attached job summary.

We offer hybrid working arrangements

Closing date: Thursday 27th August 2026

Interview date: TBC

Interview-type / process: In Person

If you would like to have an informal conversation with the recruiting manager, please contact: Rub Nawaz 01494 421142

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent cautions and/or unspent convictions

For further information on how long it takes for cautions and convictions cautions to become spent, please refer to our guide on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (updated 2023) | Nacro

We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While we welcome innovation, we expect all submissions to reflect your own experience, skills, and achievements accurately. Please ensure your application is truthful and demonstrates your personal capabilities, as this will be assessed during the selection process.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.

Our values and culture

We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.

By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

• a fair and inclusive culture
• the chance to really make a difference to those around you
• health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
• a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
• ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
• opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.

From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.

We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.

About the Business Unit

Our Communities directorate works across the county to deliver a number of the key customer-facing services that our residents, businesses and visitors rely on every day. 

This directorate includes a wide range of services, including:

• collecting and disposing of waste and recycling
• maintaining our roads and Rights of Way network and parking
• ensuring the delivery of school transport, and supporting sustainable travel including public bus services and School Crossing Patrollers
• managing Country Parks
• leisure facilities, museums, theatres and libraries, as well as developing our Cultural Strategy
• Licensing, Environmental Health and Trading Standards
• Cemeteries and Crematoria

The customer is central to how we develop and deliver all of these services, which help promote our rich and vibrant culture and special environment. 

We are looking for enthusiastic, ambitious and committed individuals to join our team and help us to continue to make Buckinghamshire a great place to live, work and visit. This is an exciting time for us as we bring together the services previously run by five separate councils before Buckinghamshire Council was created. Whilst making major changes to contracts affecting residents across Bucks, we continue to focus on delivering great customer service. You will join us on our journey of continuous improvement - whether that’s through developing strategies and ways of working or delivering services on the ground, every person in Communities is a valued member of the team.

We recognise and reward you

Hard work and success deserves recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.

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