Senior Project Manager

Your New Role 

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to join our vibrant, inclusive community that celebrates our differences and makes a real impact across the UK.  

You will act as a team leader, producing and overseeing the production of technically sound project management deliverables for Amey Consulting commissions such as in the planning, monitoring and communication of processes and documentation that satisfy the overarching criteria of quality, cost and programme. To manage the actions of a small to medium sized, locally based single discipline project management team, including the people manager role when required by the business. 

The standard hours of work are 40 Hours per week. 

We offer a range of flexible working practices, including hybrid, part-time and flexible working patterns. With our network of offices across the UK, we are open to discussing working options that match your needs, with the flexibility to change how you work as your life evolves.  

Responsibilities

• To lead a team, producing technically sound project management deliverables for Amey Consulting, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements, working unsupervised and supervising more junior members of staff undertaking similar tasks

• The preparation, checking and maintenance of project management related information that enables Amey Consulting commissions to be delivered whilst satisfying the overarching criteria of quality, cost and programme. Overseeing the actions of more junior members of staff undertaking similar tasks and taking responsibility for their actions

• Responsibility for the commercial success of the projects within their portfolio, controlling budgets and managing the costs associated with the production of deliverables

• Liaising with client and supplier representatives at peer level, attending progress meetings, responding to queries etc.

• Contributing to the preparation of bids and the general work winning function 

We want to hear from you if you have:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in an appropriate subject

• Full membership of the Association for Project Management

• Association for Project Management Project Professional Qualification (PPQ) or equivalent 

Skills

• Applies project management theory and principles to clearly understood situations, where concepts are matched to problems

• Takes ownership for the preparation and checking of deliverables and is fully capable of working unsupervised and supervising more junior members of staff undertaking similar tasks. Can check deliverables to a reasonable standard and takes ownership for this

• Very good working knowledge of relevant project management software and similar analytical tools

• Demonstrates good commercial awareness

• Has very good knowledge of suppliers and types of services they provide

• Very good oral communicator who is able to present arguments and ideas well. Delivers training workshops or presents proposals orally to clients

• Has a very good understanding of Health, Safety and Welfare, including specific regulations

• Demonstrates a good understanding of interface management. Ensures own deliverables align with deliverables produced by other disciplines

• Supervisory and people manager skills. Capable of managing a small to medium sized, locally based single discipline project management team, including the people manager role 

Technical Competencies

• Experienced in undertaking project related tasks associated with the management of health, safety and welfare, e.g. Amey’s Integrated Management System and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations

• Capable of acting as day-to-day main project management contact for a project where required under the terms of the commission

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates. If you have most but not all of these skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply, and we will provide you with development or training to support you.  

What we can offer  

Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you. 

Some of our benefits include:  

• Exceptional personal development, training and progression plans, designed to allow you to shine in your career, all in line with your personal ambition 

• Competitive salary and compensation 

• Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey 

• 24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays 

• Flexible benefits scheme, including the option to buy additional annual leave and insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership 

• Our Save with Amey programme gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in 

• Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant 

• Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey 

• Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities 

About Amey

Who we are
Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect, and maintain critical assets and systems. 

What we do
We advise, design, finance, deliver, and enhance civic, transport, and defence systems. By combining strategic intelligence, engineering, infrastructure finance, and operational expertise, we create secure, resilient, compliant, and high-value outcomes across the lifecycles of new and legacy assets. 

To find out more visit our website amey.co.uk/careers