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Active Travel Project Manager
- Salary
- £29.5/hrGBP per hour
- Hiring from
- United Kingdom
- Work type
- Hybrid
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
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About Us
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Civic Recruitment and Limited, we know that individuals are more than
just fixed expenses; they are the cornerstone of every thriving
organisation. That’s why we are passionate about transforming
recruitment in the public and private sectors.
In the modern job market, organisations in both public and private
sectors face significant workforce challenges. Public sector entities,
such as local councils and central government departments, often
struggle with lengthy recruitment processes, limited access to
qualified candidates, and stringent budgetary and regulatory
constraints. Private sector businesses, on the other hand, encounter
high turnover rates, difficulties managing a mix of permanent and
temporary staff, and challenges in sourcing specialised talent for
niche industries. These sector-specific obstacles, coupled with the
universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need
for efficient workforce solutions.
Civic Recruitment Limited addresses these challenges with
innovative recruitment and payroll solutions tailored for diverse
organisational needs. Recognising the critical hurdles organisations
face, the company leverages its expertise to streamline processes,
reduce recruitment times, and alleviate administrative burdens. With
an extensive database of over 1 million pre-screened candidates, Civic
Recruitment Limited is well-positioned to cater to the specific
needs of both public and private sectors.
Job Description
11-12 months contract with a local authority
Rate: £29.50/HR Umbrella
Summary
- The Active Travel Project Manager will play a pivotal role in delivering Council's Active Travel Capital Programme. This position involves managing the development and implementation of transport and active travel infrastructure projects valued at over £9 million. The role is crucial for enhancing sustainable travel options and improving infrastructure within the community.
Responsibilities
- Support the Service Manager and Principal Transport Planner in developing and delivering active travel and transport infrastructure schemes.
- Lead projects through development, design, scheme preparation, and pre-construction phases.
- Manage projects on a day-to-day basis until transition to construction delivery and NEC project management arrangements.
- Work collaboratively with stakeholders to develop robust and deliverable schemes.
- Coordinate consultation and engagement activities with communities, elected members, partners, and statutory bodies.
- Support compliance with funding requirements, design standards, and Active Travel England guidance.
Requirements:
- Essential Experience Required
- Significant experience managing infrastructure, transport, highways, regeneration, or active travel projects.
- Proven experience leading projects through planning, design, procurement, and delivery phases.
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing multiple workstreams simultaneously.
- Experience working with public sector governance processes and project management methodologies.
- Significant experience managing infrastructure, transport, highways, regeneration, or active travel projects.
- Essential Qualifications Required
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Project Management, Construction, Geography, Planning, or a related discipline.
- Relevant project management qualification or equivalent practical experience.
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Project Management, Construction, Geography, Planning, or a related discipline.
Additional Information
- Contract Duration: 29 months with a local authority
- Working Hours: 22 hours per week
- Location: The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY, United Kingdom
- Work Pattern: Typically one day in office, two remote. This can be reviewed as progress.
- Funding: Uses funding until the end of the 28/29 financial year. The set duration is 2.5 years, and depending on the start date, funding may enable additional days per week to be added in the final funded year.
- Payment Schedule: Bi-weekly
- Application Deadline: The role closes on 28th August 2026, apply ASAP.