Transport Project Manager
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £36.94 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 March 2026 |
| Location: | Isle Of Wight, South East England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | WP Recruitment & HR Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
Transport Improvements Project Manager
Industry: Local Authority
Location: Isle of Wight
Hours: 37 hours per week
Days: Monday - Friday
Duration: March 2026 for approx. 24 weeks
Duties:
Develop a programme of bus infrastructure improvements, in line with funding specifications, current strategic plans and policy, design and health and safety standards, including; bus shelters, hard standings, accessibility improvements, real-time information systems, lighting and CCTV.
Lead on the procurement and commissioning of the associated external suppliers and/or delivery contractors, working closely with the Engineering and Commercial teams within Highways and Transportation
Establish appropriate project governance and produce the clear and concise documentation for reporting into the relevant boards and committees, in line with Framework
Facilitate and support co-operative and partnership working with communities, partners and stakeholders
Make decisions on delivery; managing the risk and providing guidance to key strategic decision-makers
Oversee and direct projects from conception to completion, managing project plans, delivery and budgets.
Experience:
Must have previous project management within transportation and or highways including knowledge of bus shelters, hard standings, accessibility improvements, real-time information systems, lighting and CCTV.
Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships, influence and negotiate.
Must have excellent organisational skills and financial acumen.
Salary: £36.94 per hour worked (PAYE)
By submitting your CV to WP Recruitment & HR Ltd, you imply consent to our agency processing your personal data, please see our GDPR webpage for further information: https://www.wprecruitment.co.uk/candidate-info/gdpr/
If we think we can assist you, we will invite you to register with our agency, WP Recruitment & HR Ltd., in order to be considered for vacancies.
If you are already registered with our agency, please contact our office directly on 01983 822615 for further details.
Industry: Local Authority
Location: Isle of Wight
Hours: 37 hours per week
Days: Monday - Friday
Duration: March 2026 for approx. 24 weeks
Duties:
Develop a programme of bus infrastructure improvements, in line with funding specifications, current strategic plans and policy, design and health and safety standards, including; bus shelters, hard standings, accessibility improvements, real-time information systems, lighting and CCTV.
Lead on the procurement and commissioning of the associated external suppliers and/or delivery contractors, working closely with the Engineering and Commercial teams within Highways and Transportation
Establish appropriate project governance and produce the clear and concise documentation for reporting into the relevant boards and committees, in line with Framework
Facilitate and support co-operative and partnership working with communities, partners and stakeholders
Make decisions on delivery; managing the risk and providing guidance to key strategic decision-makers
Oversee and direct projects from conception to completion, managing project plans, delivery and budgets.
Experience:
Must have previous project management within transportation and or highways including knowledge of bus shelters, hard standings, accessibility improvements, real-time information systems, lighting and CCTV.
Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships, influence and negotiate.
Must have excellent organisational skills and financial acumen.
Salary: £36.94 per hour worked (PAYE)
By submitting your CV to WP Recruitment & HR Ltd, you imply consent to our agency processing your personal data, please see our GDPR webpage for further information: https://www.wprecruitment.co.uk/candidate-info/gdpr/
If we think we can assist you, we will invite you to register with our agency, WP Recruitment & HR Ltd., in order to be considered for vacancies.
If you are already registered with our agency, please contact our office directly on 01983 822615 for further details.
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