Project Manager – Bus Decarbonisation (FTC) – Internal only – Pontypridd, South Wales

Maternity Cover to February 2027

Please note: this position is only available to candidates employed within Transport for Wales. If you are not eligible to apply for this position, your application will not be considered.

Equal Opportunities

At Transport for Wales we value diversity. It makes us stronger, helps us understand our customers better, make better decisions and be more innovative.  Everyone’s different and has their own perspective so we’re building a diverse team that mirrors the communities we serve. Through this we’re determined to be one of Wales’ leading inclusive employers.  We’re creating an inclusive transport network that everyone in Wales can be proud of.

Who we are 

At Transport for Wales, we’re on a mission to transform transport in Wales and make it fit for the future, whether that’s rail, bus, walking or cycling. We want to inspire a nation to change the way it travels, so that we all travel more sustainably and help to combat the climate emergency we’re all facing.

We’re an open and inclusive place to work, where everyone is welcome and our people are supported to reach their full potential. We want to create an environment where our people can grow and succeed. This is key to enabling us to deliver on the promises we’ve made to the people of Wales to build a sustainable transport network that meets their needs.

Role responsibilities

The Project Manager Bus Decarbonisation will have responsibility for the delivery of the projects and initiatives that will support the delivery of the Welsh Government Bus Decarbonisation Plan.

• Be responsible for the management of bus decarbonisation projects, through the application of robust project lifecycle methodologies – including implementation of project plans, attainment of key milestones and resource management, to ensure these are completed safely to time, cost and quality.

• Scans the horizon by maintaining proactive liaison with TfW existing and potential clients to identify new opportunities to ensure delivery of the Welsh Government bus decarbonisation policy.

• Manage and be responsible for bus decarbonisation project (and others where allocated) budgets by liaising with the appropriate Finance Business Partner escalating any variances where required to ensure costs remain within the agreed budget.
• Manage and lead project teams by collaborating with internal colleagues, external contractors, stakeholders, and supply chain to ensure projects meet delivery outcomes.
• Identify and monitor project risks that may impact TfW, including financial, reputational, quality, environmental and health and safety by collaborating with the appropriate TfW risk professionals and managing risk register(s) to ensure TfW can implement effective mitigations.

Who we’re looking for

• Degree in a relevant subject, or demonstrable equivalent work experience. 
• Possess, or working towards, a project management qualification, e.g. APM, PRINCE 2 or similar.
• Previous experience of managing projects.
• Experience of working with local and national government, including public sector transport stakeholders.

Welsh Language Skills

The ability to speak/write Welsh would make a great addition to your application, but it is not essential for this role.

Transport for Wales supports and promotes the use of the Welsh Language by employees and will encourage them to develop, improve and maintain their Welsh Language skills. We fully support our people who want to improve their Welsh language skills, and personal development for Welsh Language skills are offered in a variety of ways such as online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.

Next steps

Does this role sound like the opportunity you are looking for? Do you want to find out more? See attached Job Description for further details.

Transport for Wales is a disability leader. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may need in the recruitment process or as part of the role if you are successful.

This advert will close at midnight on the day of the application closing date stated above. We do encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.