FDM is a global business and technology consultancy
seeking experienced Project Managers to support our client in the delivery of a major portfolio of infrastructure
projects.
You will play a key
role in delivering high-profile construction and infrastructure projects across
the Leeds region, supporting city-wide regeneration, transport improvement, and
public realm initiatives. Working in a client-side environment, you will collaborate with local authorities, consultants, contractors, and
senior stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, effectively, and
in line with programme objectives.
This is an exciting
opportunity to contribute to major public sector capital investment programmes
that will have a lasting impact on connectivity, economic growth, and the
future development of West Yorkshire.
This contract runs
initially until March 2027, with the
potential for extension. The role requires attendance within the Leeds and West Yorkshire area approximately one day per week, with
the remainder of the time working remotely.
About the Role
We are seeking
experienced Project Managers with a strong construction delivery background to
lead the successful delivery of capital projects ranging from £5 million to £100 million in value.
You will be
responsible for managing projects throughout their lifecycle, ensuring delivery
against scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives. Working closely with
project teams, contractors, consultants, and local authority stakeholders, you
will provide leadership across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and
construction initiatives.
The role requires
strong project governance, commercial awareness, stakeholder management, and
delivery expertise. You will act as a trusted client-side representative,
driving successful project outcomes while ensuring alignment with WYCA's wider
transport, regeneration, and infrastructure objectives.
Responsibilities
- Managing the end-to-end
delivery of major construction and infrastructure projects valued between
£5m and £100m
- Developing and maintaining
project plans, schedules, budgets, and delivery programmes
- Acting as the client-side
lead and primary point of contact for project delivery activities
- Coordinating contractors,
consultants, technical specialists, and delivery partners
- Managing project governance,
reporting, assurance, and decision-making processes
- Overseeing project risks,
issues, assumptions, dependencies, and mitigation activities
- Monitoring project
performance against agreed scope, budget, timeline, and quality
requirements
- Supporting procurement,
contract administration, and commercial management activities
- Ensuring compliance with
relevant regulatory, health and safety, and governance requirements
- Providing regular reporting
and delivery updates to programme leadership and governance boards
- Facilitating stakeholder
meetings, workshops, and project review sessions
- Building and maintaining
strong working relationships across local authorities, contractors,
consultants, and senior stakeholders