Assistant Project Manager

Location: Nationwide

What is the purpose of this role?

To act as an Assistant Project Manager to assist with the management and delivery of allocated contracts safely in accordance with legislation and Amey procedures to contract specification and programme, while building and sustaining long term customer relationships.

What will this role involve?

• To assist with promoting safe working practices, ensure full implementation and compliance with safety responsibilities.
• Assist with forecasting and monitoring the financial performance of the project for Amey, giving regular reports, comparing actual and forecast performance to plan expectations and explaining variations
• Support training development and performance management.
• Assist with allocating contracts and reviewing on a weekly basis.
• Assist with progress reporting to Project Director and Client on a monthly basis.
• To support the tender processes as required.
• Assist with the management of quality, programme, cost and project contribution on the project for the Company.
• Inform the Senior Project Manager of any adverse circumstances that threaten the achievement of financial, quality or programme expectations
• Assist with maximise operating efficiency so that projects are delivered to agreed standards and targets and implement quality improvements when opportunities arise
• Assist with identifying budgetary and programme issues that need to be addressed with the client to ensure their satisfaction and ensure that agreed key performance indicators, as agreed with the client, are met
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety, Environmental and other appropriate regulations
• Assist with the investigation and coordination of safety incidents.

The position is office based, but may require visits to clients, suppliers, third parties and work sites.

What are we looking for?

Essential Skills, Qualifications and Training:

Qualifications

• Membership of APM, or equivalent or working towards

Skills

• Computer literate and thoroughly conversant with MS Office suite.
• Communication skills, with the ability to successfully work within teams.
• Knowledge of customer and supply chain management.
• Knowledge of current and relevant health and safety, environmental and sustainability legislation.

Experience

• Basic experience in railway structure inspection, assessment and design schemes.
• Understanding of the Rail Operating Environment.
• Knowledge of the production of contract specific deliverables to programme, budget and quality.

Desirable Skills, Qualifications and Training:

UK driving licence.

About CAFA

The Civils Assessment Framework Agreement (CAFA) team comprises approximately 60 Engineers and Technicians at all levels. Our core work is producing the technical assessments for all the various railway structures identified above. Our experienced engineers use a range of design tools to ensure we deliver consistent assessment results to our clients, including 3D CAD, structural analysis and Finite Element modelling systems such as Archie-M, Limit State Ring, SuperSTRESS, STAAD Pro and Lusas. As part of the assessment process, we also plan and undertake the initial inspections of these structures, using a variety of specialist access techniques, from confined spaces to rope access, and new technologies such as 3D laser scanning, 360° cameras and aerial drones to collect all the information required to complete a full structural analysis.

About Amey?

Amey is one of the top five support services suppliers in the UK. We employ 14,000 people, have a turnover of £2.1bn and a strong forward order-book. Every household in Britain benefits from the work we do. We maintain the UK’s road and rail infrastructure, keep schools safe and clean, manage the UK’s defence estate, safely escort prisoners and keep prisons and courts secure. We also collect and process waste, as well as deliver utilities services. All of this is underpinned by our leading consulting capabilities which uses engineering design and data analytics to better manage the services we all use and rely on.

As one of us, you can really be you because your individuality is an asset. You’re surrounded by a team of people who want you to grow and embrace new challenges. People who care about your job satisfaction as well as your wellbeing. There’ll be experiences as original as you are, in a career that can feel like many rolled into one. You’ll be stretched but always supported. Whether it’s working on the biggest bridge in the country, learning to get to grips with the latest technology, or just working with a great group of people every day, you’ll find what gets you out of bed in the morning at Amey.

Our rewards make us feel valued here at Amey. If you’re happy, you’ll think better. It’s a simple formula but one that puts your wellbeing as a top priority, that’s why we’ve worked hard to build a reward and benefits program that puts you first, including;

• Competitive salary
• Exceptional development and progression plan
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Additional Leave Purchase Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Gym Membership
• Retail Discounts.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss any access needs and reasonable adjustments that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.