Project Manager
Leicester, GB, LE19 1WY Home, GB
Uniting what’s next in traffic.
At Yunex Traffic, we launch cities into the future with forward-looking infrastructure and transport solutions, making mobility safer, more efficient and more sustainable for all.
Our Commitment:
At Yunex Traffic, the uniqueness of our people is our strength. Our people are at the heart of what we do and every voice, perspective and contribution is valued. The future of mobility needs people who think down different tracks and we empower our people to transform cities all over the world. Join us and make a difference too.
If we all thought the same, we would never think of anything new. That’s why we recruit great minds from all walks of life. We embrace diversity and create what’s right for the world by employing the people who live in it.
At Yunex Traffic, we recognise that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements and workplace adjustments with all our applicants to encourage agile working and innovation.
Do you want to make a difference with the work you do? Join us as a Project Manager. Supporting project delivery throughout the UK, this role has the overall responsibility of ensuring all Enforcement solutions are successfully delivered. You will be expected to plan, monitor and deliver all Projects to the required Time, Cost and Quality drivers, ensuring customer satisfaction and maximising opportunities for increased revenue. You will be responsible for establishing effective relationships with the customer base and able to adapt your project delivery approach based on the scale and complexity of your project portfolio.
Responsibilities:
- Lead full project lifecycle delivery, ensuring financial control, resource planning, and execution meet technical and commercial objectives.
- Deliver projects in line with contractual obligations, managing variations, claims, and SLAs to protect project value.
- Oversee multiple concurrent projects, coordinating scheduling, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and formal closure.
- Collaborate with commercial and delivery teams, providing accurate monthly sales forecasts and conducting regular reviews.
- Support bid and tender development, defining scope, deliverables, risks, and forecasted spend.
- Manage supplier and subcontractor performance, embedding health and safety best practices.
- Drive project execution, resolving issues and managing risks to maintain delivery momentum.
- Facilitate structured project closure, capturing lessons learned and supporting continuous improvement.
- Develop working knowledge of technical solutions to support informed decision-making.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Strong communicator with the ability to build effective relationships and present confidently to senior stakeholders.
- Contractually aware, skilled in interpreting contract terms and managing change.
- Experienced in stakeholder management and team leadership.
- Problem solver with technical curiosity and cross-disciplinary understanding.
- Proficient in project management tools and processes, including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Project.
- Educated to degree level in a relevant field (e.g., business, engineering, science), ideally holding or working toward APM or PRINCE2.
- Financially and risk-aware, with experience in cost control and risk management.
- Familiar with professional standards such as the APM Body of Knowledge.
- (Internal applicants only): Completion of Yunex Traffic’s internal project management certification is preferred.
We offer:
- 26 days holiday, increasing up to 29 days with length of service
- Excellent pension, matching contributions up to 10% of pensionable salary
- Company Car
- Annual, on target, bonus
- Flexible benefits to suit your personal needs
- Paid overtime
- Investment in personal development and support to membership of professional institutions
How do I apply?
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About Us:
We are a global leader in intelligent transport systems with more than 3,500 passionate employees who pioneer, develop, create, install and maintain innovative road traffic and mobility solutions all over the world.
We make our roads smarter, safer and greener. The work we do enables cities, highways authorities and infrastructure
operators to create a new world of mobility and makes cities more livable for everyone.
Our solutions range from traffic lights, tolling solutions and tunnel management to software, AI applications and the intelligent networking of all road users.
Become a Traffic Transformer and help us to continue transforming towns and cities all over the world.
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