Vacancy title
Senior Project Manager
Ref
30836
Business unit
UK | Technology - SUI
Location
Manchester, United Kingdom
Salary
£ - Competitive
Closing date
09/11/2025
Description

SWARCO UK and Ireland

At the forefront of intelligent traffic management, we design and deliver innovative solutions that keep people moving safely and efficiently across the UK and Ireland. We lead in intelligent traffic management; our products include Intelligent Traffic Systems, Road markings, Parking solutions, EV charging, and Smart Street lighting.

The Better Way. Every Day. | Part of the Global SWARCO Group


What you will do

We have a vacancy for a Project Managerwe would be happy for the successful candidate to be based either in Warrington - OR - Milton Keynes.  

You will be responsible for managing the end-to-end delivery of a portfolio of complex technology projects. You will be leading a dedicated team of project managers and engineers, ensuring all programmes are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality, safety, and customer satisfaction standards.


What we are looking for

  • Proven Project Delivery Experience: You have demonstrable experience managing multiple, concurrent, and complex technology projects.
  • Strong Commercial Acumen: You possess a solid understanding of project finance, contract management (NEC3/4 experience is advantageous), risk mitigation, and identifying commercial opportunities.
  • Inspirational Leadership: You are an experienced line manager with a talent for leading, coaching, and developing multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring project goals are understood and achieved.
  • Excellent Stakeholder Management: You have a proven ability to manage relationships with customers and key stakeholders, with excellent negotiation and communication skills.

 

What we are looking for

  • Degree level/Technical qualification -or- a project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2 Practitioner) is highly desirable.
  • Must have experience managing multiple projects in a concurrent fashion while working with multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Able to provide clear analytical thought, evaluation and problem solving.
  • You must have a full UK driving licence, proficiency in Office 365, and the flexibility for occasional travel and overnight stays.

 

What we offer

As well as providing a competitive salary and benefits package, SWARCO actively runs employee opinion surveys as part of our drive to provide a comfortable and supportive working environment. We will support your development, and you will also receive:

  • Company Car | Mobile Phone
  • 25 days holiday rising excluding bank holidays
  • Generous employer pension contributions
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Employee discounts portal
  • Life assurance

 

Interested? Please apply by clicking on the link below and share your details.

  • Applications are shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before any advertised closing date. We, therefore, encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment. Applications received after the closing date will not be processed.
  • We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK, therefore successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK by the start of their employment. We are an equal opportunities employer.
  • Agencies, please note, that should we require recruitment agency involvement, we will contact the agencies on our PSL; we would ask that you respect the relationships we have already built with these suppliers. Any unsolicited CV to any partner or employee of our company for a role we have not actively engaged with you on, will not be liable for any payment you charge in relation to it.

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