Project Manager - Transport Development & Delivery

Project Manager - Transport Development & Delivery

Final date to receive applications: 1 February 2026

Department: Public Transport Development

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Sheffield (This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office)

Compensation: £42,840 - £46,142 / year

Applications must be accompanied by a cover letter to detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role (please see role profile attached). Please note, all applications should be made directly via our careers portal. Are you ready to lead transformative projects that will shape the future of public transport across South Yorkshire? Here at SYMCA, we’re on a mission to deliver a world-class, integrated transport network — and we’re looking for a passionate Project Manager to help make it happen.

Please note: Interviews are likely to be held on the 9th and 15th of December 2025.

As a Project Manager at SYMCA, you’ll take the lead on high-impact projects from concept to completion — delivering on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety. You’ll play a key role in delivering our Capital Programme, either by managing your own projects or leading work streams within larger programmes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage projects through all stages — from planning and risk management to delivery and benefits realisation.
• Develop and maintain project documentation including schedules, reports, risk registers, and cost forecasts.
• Manage budgets, contracts, and resources, ensuring value for money and timely delivery.
• Prepare and submit business cases, ensuring alignment with governance and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams, local authorities, operators, and the public to ensure successful outcomes.

You’ll be joining a team delivering across three major portfolios:

• Bus Franchising – Transforming how buses operate across the region.
• Transport Capital Programme – Delivering new and improved infrastructure including park & ride, mobility hubs, EV fleets, and more.
• Supertram Renewals – Upgrading tracks, fleets, depots, and passenger facilities.

We’re after someone who’s not just organised and detail-oriented, but also a great communicator and collaborator. You’ll have recent, hands-on experience managing projects through every stage — from shaping the business case to final delivery — using robust controls and processes to keep things on track, on budget, and aligned with strategic goals.

You’ll be confident interpreting policies, strategies, and plans, and turning them into clear, compelling documentation — whether it’s a board report, a stakeholder update, or a public-facing summary. A strong customer focus and the ability to tailor your communication to different audiences will be key.

We’d especially love to hear from you if you have:

• A degree (or equivalent experience) in Civil, Highways or Transportation Engineering, Transport Planning, Technology, or Project Management.
• Recent experience managing capital projects in a transportation or multidisciplinary environment, ideally within the public sector or a similar complex setting.

All colleagues have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme and the chance to be part of an organisation where you can really make a difference. Located in Sheffield City Centre, we are well-placed for transport links and encourage employees to take advantage of the active travel facilities. Work/life balance is extremely important to us here at SYMCA with our recognised family/friendly policies, genuine work flexibility, recognition, and shared success.

• Local Government Pension Scheme – A comprehensive and attractive pension scheme with the ability to be flexible in the number of contributions you pay in along with peace of mind from immediate life cover and terminal illness cover after 2 years.
• Continuous Employment – If you are currently employed by a Local Government employer, or any other employer under the Redundancy Modification Scheme, and do not have a break in service, your length of service can be transferred upon starting. This will apply to entitlement calculations including…