Project and Programme Manager

Full Time
Aberystwyth, Bangor, Conwy, Dolgellau, Halkyn, Llandrindod Wells, Newtown
Posted 3 weeks ago

Salary: £47,665 – £49,817

Duration: Permanent
Location: one of the following office locations; Bangor, Conwy, Halkyn, Dolgellau, Llandrindod, Aberystwyth, Newtown. To include hybrid working.

CLOSING DATE: 02/11/2026

Application forms and further details available through Gwynedd Council website view here or by telephoning 01286 679076.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the North and Mid Wales Trunk Road Agent (NMWTRA) and support the management of one of Wales’ most important transport networks.

An exciting opportunity to join an established team of Project and Programme Managers delivering capital projects on the trunk road network across North and Mid Wales. The post holder will be responsible for leading on the project management of highway improvements, upgrades and major maintenance capital projects, through our extended public and private sector supply chains.

  • To be responsible for overseeing and coordinating all Agency multidisciplinary projects with regard to ensuring delivery to cost, time and quality requirements.
  • To assist in the coordination and programming of the Agency’s annual and 5 year programme of renewal, upgrade, and safety schemes.
  • To support the Agency Project Sponsors in the development and delivery of the Agency’s overall programme of revenue and capital projects.
  • To act as the Agency’s contract administration and project procurement specialist.
  • To ensure compliant contract administration of projects on the network to meet WG requirements.
  • To assist in the development and implementation of project procurement policy and procedures including the development and implementation of the SharePoint project management system and associated database.
  • To assist with regard to the technical and contractual aspects of the establishment, monitoring and renewal of the Agency’s framework contracts. • To act as Project Sponsor and CDM Client on projects as agreed. • To procure and project manage consultancy design and contractor services in accordance with Agency procedures, ensuring compliance with performance requirements.

Who we’re looking for

Personal Attributes
Essential

  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Self motivated and committed
  • Ability to receive, assimilate and evaluate information from multiple sources
  • Candidates must be self-motivated and capable of working with a minimum of supervision

Qualifications and Relevant Training
Essential

Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or an appropriate discipline

OR

HNC or equivalent in Civil Engineering or an appropriate discipline and
significant relevant experience

Relevant Experience
Essential

  • Relevant experience in managing the delivery of structures and infrastructure improvement schemes
  • Experience in coordinating and managing programmes of work
  • Experience in contract administration and project procurement

Skills and Specialist Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to organise work priorities, forward plan and deliver programmes of work on time with minimum supervision
  • Ability to effectively co-ordinate and manage the delivery of work programmes through service providers to prescribed deadlines
  • To undertake duties in a confident and professional manner with the ability to show initiative and creativity
  • Ability to receive, assimilate and evaluate information from multiple sources and provide detailed recommendations
  • Detailed knowledge of project management and the key processes within the delivery of individual projects within an engineering or construction
    environment
  • Current Driving Licence
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Job Features

Job CategoryProjects
Salary£47665 - £49817 Per Year