CATHCART ASSOCIATES LTD
Technical Programme Manager / Programme Coordinator
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Technical Programme Manager / Programme Coordinator
Programme Coordinator | Transport Analytics & Modelling | Manchester (Hybrid)
£48k - £60k + Local Government Pension + Flexi Time + Excellent Holiday Allowance
A unique organisation responsible for shaping the future of transport across the North of England is looking for a Programme Coordinator to join their Transport Appraisal, Modelling & Economics team.
This is an opportunity to work at the centre of major transport investment decisions, coordinating programmes that influence infrastructure planning, economic growth and sustainable transport strategies across the region.
Why this role?
You'll play a key role in delivering complex analytical and modelling programmes that support transport planning across the North.
- Working alongside economists, analysts, transport modellers, and senior stakeholders, you'll coordinate multiple interdependent projects, ensuring work is delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard.
- The outputs of these programmes directly support business cases, investment decisions, and long-term transport strategies that impact millions of people.
This role would suit someone who enjoys bringing together technical specialists, managing competing priorities, and ensuring large-scale projects move forward effectively.
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What you'll be doing
- Coordinate the delivery of multiple analytical, modelling, and appraisal projects
- Manage project plans, budgets, risks, dependencies, and governance activities
- Work closely with technical teams delivering modelling, data, and economic analysis
- Manage external suppliers and consultancy partners
- Support procurement and commissioning activities
- Build strong relationships with local authorities, delivery partners, and senior stakeholders
- Provide programme reporting and performance updates to leadership teams
What they're looking for
- Previous experience coordinating or managing complex programmes or projects
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Experience managing budgets, forecasts, risks, and project governance
- Commercial awareness and exposure to supplier or contract management
- Ability to work alongside technical teams and understand analytical outputs
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
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Particularly relevant backgrounds
- Programme Management
- Project Management
- PMO
- Infrastructure Delivery
- Transport Planning
- Engineering Consultancy
- Data & Analytics Programme Delivery
- Public Sector Transformation
Working Arrangements
- Hybrid working based in Manchester city centre
- Flexible working arrangements available
- Flexi Time Scheme allowing accrual of up to 18 additional days leave per year
Benefits
- Salary between £47,742 and £60,717
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexi Time Scheme
- Salary sacrifice benefits
- Travel pass scheme
- Excellent work-life balance
Interested?
This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation delivering projects that have a genuine impact on the future of transport, connectivity, and economic growth across the North of England.
Apply now or contact Stuart Manderson at Cathcart Technology for more information.
Cathcart Technology is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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