Principal Transport Delivery Project Manager

• Leading the full lifecycle delivery of the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (EVI) programme, including ORCS phase closure and LEVI procurement
• Managing major highways and construction projects in line with Portsmouth’s growth and transport strategy
• Overseeing contractors, consultants and staff to ensure programme targets and quality standards are achieved
• Preparing estimates, monitoring costs and ensuring delivery within agreed budgets
• Producing and maintaining project documentation, business cases, risk registers and tender materials
• Leading consultations, preparing reports and representing the council in stakeholder discussions
• Providing day‑to‑day leadership, mentoring and line management to team members

• HND or degree in a relevant subject
• PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent project management qualification
• Professional membership (e.g., APM)
• Extensive post‑graduate experience with a demonstrable track record of delivering major civil engineering projects
• Strong leadership and team‑management skills
• Excellent commercial awareness and financial management capability
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem‑solving skills
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Good understanding of NEC contracts
• Experience producing technical reports and using research techniques
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (ideally including MS Project)

An awareness of environmental legislation