PC Project Lead W3-4

Location: North West of England

About Amey

Why TRU?

TRU is a once-in-a-generation rail upgrade programme to deliver faster, longer, more frequent and more reliable rail services across the north of England, from Newcastle, Hull and York towards Manchester and Liverpool via Leeds. By connecting the major cities of the North with an enhanced, more reliable service, it has the potential to impact the lives of thousands of passengers and support economic growth across the whole of the north of England.

Amey, in partnership with Arup, BAM and Network Rail is upgrading the route between Manchester and Leeds, which includes civils, track, railway systems and electrification. The opportunity to use modern digital signalling and train control also means we can lay the foundation for the Digital Railway.
Working with Amey on TRU is essential for anyone serious about a career in rail. You will be pioneering new techniques, using the latest technology and helping us set new standards for collaborative working.

What is the purpose of this role?

The PC Project Lead will assist the Rail Systems PC Lead and be the overall PC Representative for Amey to manage and deliver a specific project, and discharge their duties in line with Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM2015) and Amey procedures.

What will this role involve?

You will:

• Lead a Project PC management team.
• Deliver all projects safely to time, cost and quality, in accordance with the Governance for Railway Investment Projects (GRIP), applicable Railway Group standards, the Transpire Alliance governance, and other specific legislation.
• Manage multi-disciplinary Alliance teams including: design, environmental, consents, commercial, procurement, estimating, programme controls, engineering, survey, construction and health and safety to identify and deliver solutions to meet client requirements.
• Lead safe working practices across the project.
• Effectively lead and line manage a project team, including training, development and performance management.
• Ensure that allocated contracts are effectively planned and progress reviewed on a weekly basis.
• Support tender processes and strategy as required.
• Establish and manage a clear communication plan for Client and suppliers.
• Manage Procurement and Supply chain.
• Identify and monitor project risks (threats and opportunities), planning and implementing mitigations.
• Align the project(s) with the overall Amey business strategy and processes.
• Ensure project compliance with Health and Safety, Environmental and other appropriate regulations.
• Assist the Company in discharging its Principal Contractor duties under CDM Regulations 2015 (Construction, Design and Management Regulations).

What are we looking for?

• SMSTS or similar H&S Qualification
• Significant project management experience of multi- disciplinary projects (preferably) within the railway infrastructure with responsibility for P&L at project level.
• Commercial, Estimating, Contract and Procurement Training.
• Presentation skills, collaborative working.
• Managing risk and opportunities.
• Lean construction and general methods/awareness.
• CDM (2015) Regulations Training.
• Strong interpersonal skills to influence and manage all stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Risk Assessment techniques.
• Understanding of Railway planning systems.
• Environmental awareness for managers.
• Railway access & Programme (P6) Awareness/Appreciation.
• Quality Standards Awareness.
• Risk Management Awareness.

Desirable Skills, Qualifications and Training:

• NEBOSH Certificate in Construction or similar.
• Project Management Methodology Qualification.
• IWA/COSS/SWL1 Competency.

Please click the 'Apply' button to complete your application on the Amey website.