Project Manager – Active Travel

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Project Manager at Suffolk County Council developing and managing the active travel programme. Collaborating with local councils to enhance cycling and walking infrastructure in Suffolk.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeIpswich • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £40,777 - £47,054 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

work closely with a wide range of internal and external partners to develop, coordinate and manage Suffolk County Council’s active travel programme.
maintain and manage the county’s prioritised programme of walking, wheeling and cycling schemes, responding to requests from multiple sources, and assessing and prioritising projects as funding opportunities arise.
play a key role in developing and maintaining Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans across Suffolk, working collaboratively with district and borough councils to deliver innovative solutions to complex transport and community challenges.
promote the benefits of active travel, along with the ability to influence and engage a broad audience to support healthier, more sustainable travel choices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

excellent project management skills with experience of managing multiple projects simultaneously ranging in value from £100k to £2m
knowledge of Department for Transport (DfT) latest policy and guidance with regards to active travel
experience in gathering technical information to produce reports, recommendations and advice to a wide range of audiences
extensive experience of representing an organisation at public meetings in difficult or challenging circumstances.

Benefits

Comp & perks

up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
diverse and active staff networks
flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementreport writingtechnical information gathering

Soft Skills

collaborationinfluenceengagementcommunicationproblem-solving