Job Description:

Infrastructure Project Manager

£52,466 per annum – Grade 9

Leeds / Hybrid Full time - 37 hours per week

Closing date: Sunday 31 May 2026 at 11:55pm

Please note that the Combined Authority will consider requests for part-time working and/or job share. We currently have a vacancy for an Infrastructure Project Manager to join our Bus Franchising team.

In March 2024, the decision was made to bring buses back under local control in the biggest shake-up of our region’s transport network in decades. As an Infrastructure Project Manager working initially within the Bus Franchising team, you will lead the delivery of major bus depot infrastructure schemes, contributing to the delivery of the Mayor’s pledge to introduce greener buses as part of our new integrated West Yorkshire transport network, the Weaver Network.

Please note that while this is a permanent role initially based in Bus Franchising, due to the nature of the programme it can be flexibly deployed into other areas of the Transport Executive – any flexible deployment would be discussed with the postholder.

This role offers the opportunity to manage complex, high-profile projects, working at the forefront of strategic initiatives that drive economic growth and improve connectivity. You’ll collaborate with local authorities, government agencies, and delivery partners to ensure projects align with regional and national objectives, while championing innovation and best practice in delivery.

Our Offer

· Work your way – From flexible and agile working options, including a generous flexi-time scheme to help you balance your personal life and career.

· Time to recharge – Enjoy 28 days of annual leave (with increases based on length of service), plus all Bank Holidays.

· Free greener travel across West Yorkshire – Cover your commute sustainably with unlimited free bus and rail travel using the MCard (Zones 1–5).

· Secure your future – Benefit from a highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.

· Investing in you – Take advantage of fully funded professional development, regular training, and up to 3 paid volunteering days per year.

· Grow with us – Incremental salary progression for most roles and annual cost of living increases.

· Family first – We offer enhanced parental and bereavement leave, plus other family-friendly policies to support you when it matters most.

· Your wellbeing, our priority – Access 24/7 free confidential counselling services and the Headspace app for you and up to 5 family or friends.

· Modern workspace in a prime location – Work in bright, contemporary offices just a 2-minute walk from Leeds Train Station, fully equipped with the latest tech.

The Role

Repopting into the Senior Programme/Project Manager your key responsibilities will include:

· Manage the delivery of specific transport infrastructure projects building mutual respect and trust with all stakeholders, including internal and external colleagues, delivery partners, landowners and political Members.

· Manage the development of business cases, undertaking specific technical work and managing work within agreed tolerances.

· Budgetary planning, forecasting, reporting, and financial control. Also updating project documentation such as finance tables, trackers, risk registers.

Please review the Role Profile for more information about the responsibilities.

About You

You will have the following key skills, attributes, education and experience:

· Relevant Professional Qualification (e.g., PRINCE2 Practitioner, RICS, ICE, IHT, APM, CIOB) or equivalent practical experience of project management.

· Experience of prioritising, planning and organising workloads to manage expectations and deadlines.

· Experience of working in partnership with stakeholders including political members, suppliers, public and private organisations and residents.

· Proven experience of confidently and professionally conveying information both written and oral in a clear, concise and persuasive style.

· Track record in procurement and contract management of delivery partners to complete design and construction activities.

To Apply

If this sounds like your next role, please complete the application form on our website and tell us within the supporting statement why you would be a great fit for our role and how your skills, knowledge and experience align with the requirements

within the Role Profile. Please visit our Advice for Candidates webpage and review the guidance on this page for support in completing your application form.

Further Information

The Combined Authority is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better outcomes. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability and/or who are neuro divergent. To find out more about inclusivity at the West Yorkshire Combined Authority please visit our dedicated webpage.

Under the Disability Confident Scheme, applicants with a disability are guaranteed an interview, subject to the minimum criteria being met. Please note that whilst it is our policy to recruit at SP1 for all appointments, which is the salary stated above, each role includes career salary progression, with incremental increases applicable in most cases on an annual basis.