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Active Travel Project Manager

Rated Traders LtdSomerton, Somerset🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 6 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

You will lead impactful active travel projects, driving a significant capital program and collaborating with national bodies and local stakeholders. This hybrid role offers excellent career growth and skill development for a proactive project manager passionate about sustainable transportation. Take this opportunity to shape the future of active travel and make a tangible difference.

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Temporary/Casual
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

IntroductionActiveTravelProjectManager

TheActiveTravelProjectManagerRoleisahybridpositionwithexpectationsofadayaweekinSomersetCouncil'sofficeatTheCrescentinTauntonandtheremainingdayscanbefulfilledremoteworking.Thisarrangementmaychangeovertimeduetoroledemandsandexpectations.

YouwillplayavitalroleinhelpingtodrivetheCouncil'sdedicatedActiveTravelcapitalprogrammeofover£9million.WorkwithkeynationalbodiessuchasActiveTravelEnglandtoensureschemescomplywithfundinganddesignrequirements.Plusworkwithlocalstakeholdersandcolleaguestoinform,promoteandhelpdeliveradiverserangeofactivetravelandtransportschemesincludingthewiderangeofoverlappingdisciplinesthiscaninvolvesuchasplanning,S106contributions,maintenance,policyetc.

RolePurposeActiveTravelProjectManager

  • SupporttheServiceManagerandPrincipalTransportPlannertooverseethedevelopmentandschemepreparationstagesofnewactivetravelschemes,throughtothecommencementofconstructionandhandovertooperationaldelivery.
  • Managesprojectsastheschemetransitionsintoconstruction.
  • Co-ordinateswiththevariousstakeholderstoagreerobustproposals,appropriateengagementfromallnecessaryparties,commissioningofnecessarytechnicalactivityandsecuringofnecessaryapprovalsandconsents.
  • ThefocusofthisrolewillbeontheActiveTravelProgramme,butthesuccessfulcandidatewillberequiredtobecomeinvolvedinotherteamandinterdisciplinaryprojects.

AccountabilitiesActiveTravelProjectManager

  • ResponsibleforsupportingtheServiceManager-TransportSchemesCommissioningforallmattersrelatedtothecommissioningofnewmajorandminortransportinfrastructureschemestoensureswiftprogressismaintainedthroughthelifeofthescheme.
  • CommissioningMajorTransportInfrastructureSchemes
  • Overseethedevelopmentandschemepreparationstagesofnewschemesfollowingtheapprovaltocommenceastrategicoutlinebusinesscase,throughtothecommencementofconstructionandhandovertooperationaldelivery.
  • Manageprojectswiththeauthorityandresponsibilitytoruntheprojectonaday-to-daybasisupuntiltheappointmentandinvolvementofanNECprojectmanager(contractmanager)astheschemetransitionsintoconstruction.
  • Co-ordinateactivityworkingwiththevariousstakeholderstoagreerobustproposals,appropriateengagementfromallnecessaryparties,commissioningofnecessarytechnicalactivityandsecuringofnecessaryapprovalsandconsents.
  • EnsureClientresponsibilitiesaremetundertheConstructionDesignandManagement(CDM)2015regulations.

Responsibilitiesinclude:ActiveTravelProjectManager

  • Initiateprojectinceptionandassociatedprocesses.oEstablishappropriategovernance(projectandprogramme)andagreeprojectrolesandresponsibilities.
  • WiththeProgrammeManagementOffice,establishtheprojectorganisationandreinforcetheroles,responsibilitiesanddeliverablesforeachteammember.
  • Co-ordinatetheactivitiesofamulti-disciplineprojectteamwhichmayconsistofdevelopment,design,construction,commercial,planning,testing,andcommissioningandsupportresources.
  • SupporttheServiceManagerinprogressingbusinesscasedevelopmentfromthestrategicoutlinebusinesscasestagethroughtofullbusinesscase.
  • Commissiontechnicalactivitytosupporttheschemedevelopmentandpreparation,e.g.trafficmodelling,highwaysdesign,legalandplanningadvice,land-acquisitionandproperty,surveys,consultations,etc.
  • Co-ordinateconsultationandengagementprocesses.
  • Developandgainapprovalforprocurementstrategyinassociationwiththeprojectteam.
  • ObtainformaldecisionstoproceedateachbusinesscasestageorgatewayundertheCouncilsschemeofdelegation.
  • SupporttheServiceManageringainingauthoritytoseekplanningconsentsanduseofCPOpowersifneeded.
  • Maintainandmonitorprogresstoprogrammeandbudgetthroughoutlineanddetaileddesign.
  • Ensureoutcomesandoutputsaredeliveredateachstage.
  • CommissionEarlyContractorInvolvement/Buildabilityadviceasnecessary.
  • CommissionMinorTransportSchemeProgrammesActascommissionertoensurethatanagreedframeworkisinplacetoidentify,prioritiseanddeliveraprogrammeofminortransportimprovementschemesandsafetyrelatedimprovements.
  • WorkwithoperationsinanadvisorycapacitytoensurethatappropriateprocessesareinplaceandthatthecriteriaforschemeselectionandprioritisationreflecttheCouncilsoverallpolicypriorities.
  • Thiswillcoverarangeofoperationalprogrammes.e.g.activetravelschemes,electedmemberssmallimprovementschemes,localsafetyschemes,trafficsignalsrecoveryprogrammeandanyotherrelevantprogrammes.

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