Project Manager - Mass Transit Renewal

Project Manager - Mass Transit Renewal

Final date to receive applications: 14 June 2026

Department: Public Transport Development

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Sheffield Head Office

Reporting To: Principal Project Manager

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

• Hours: 37 hours
• Contract: Permanent
• Salary: Grade 9 £ 42,840 - £46,142
• Location: Sheffield (This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office)

At SYMCA we’re on a mission to deliver a world‑class, integrated transport network — and we’re looking for six passionate Project Managers to help make it happen.

You’ll be joining the Transport Development and Delivery team, responsible for driving delivery across three major portfolios:

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

Your initial focus will be on the Mass Transit Renewal programme. This programme will upgrade the Supertram network and ensure the trams are reliable, safe, comfortable and fit for the future. Work has started and will continue over several years to renew the tram stops, the tracks, the traction power and the control & communications systems. The tram depot will be extensively refurbished, and a fleet of new trams will be built and brought into use on the network.

You will play a key role in driving this ambitious programme of transformational change to public transport in South Yorkshire.

As a Project Manager at SYMCA and working closely with a Principal Project Manager 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.

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.

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.

For further detail on the requirements for this role, please see the criteria listed within the attached role profile.

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.

In addition to the above, some of our benefits include:

• Holiday Entitlement – From 28 to 36 days annual leave entitlement (depending on length of…