Principal Project Manager

Job Description

Ref: VCTR371694
Location: Yate (BS37)
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
Pay: £500 – £550 per day paid weekly via umbrella
Duration: Ongoing Contract – Long Term
  
Duties
The Principal Project Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the corridor scheme, ensuring it progresses to time, budget, and quality standards. The role includes:

• Leading the delivery of work packages from design through to construction
• Managing stakeholder relationships, including elected members, contractors, and consultants
• Overseeing procurement, land arrangements, and statutory processes
• Ensuring effective reporting, risk management, and issue resolution
• Supporting the Project Management Office (PMO) with programme assurance and governance

  
Project Delivery: Manage the delivery of the corridor scheme, including planning and design issue resolution, and on-site implementation.
Stakeholder Engagement: Lead communications and consultations with internal and external stakeholders.
Risk & Issue Management: Identify and resolve risks and issues to maintain programme integrity.
Financial Oversight: Monitor budgets, approve purchase orders, and ensure value for money.
Reporting: Produce dashboards, reports, and programme updates for senior leadership and Mayoral Combined Authority.
Design & Procurement: Manage design assurance/resolution meetings, contractor involvement, and utility coordination.
Governance: Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and internal governance processes.
  
Essential

• Proven experience in managing large-scale transport infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (APM Level D or equivalent)
• Experience working with local authorities and political stakeholders
• Ability to manage multi-agency delivery and resolve complex issues
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Degree-level education or equivalent experience
• Local knowledge of South Gloucestershire network and ability to attend site/offices

  
Desirable

• Chartered membership of CIHT, ILT, RTPI, or ICE
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and statutory planning processes
• Experience with NEC4 contract management