MS Projects - Assistant Project Manager

Your New Role:

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent MS Projects - Assistant Project Manager to join our CAFA in York – Hybrid working

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 a wide array of railway bridges and structures across the UK, for clients such as Network Rail, Transport for Wales and Local Authorities. 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.

MS Projects - Assistant Project Manager plays an important part in 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.

The standard hours of work are full time – 37.5 hours per week.

Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns. And with a network of offices across the UK, we’re open to discussing working options that suit you

You will be responsible for:

• To assist with promoting safe working practices, ensure full implementation and compliance with safety responsibilities.
• Compile MS Project programmes to monitor delivery and cost KPIs.
• Maintain MS Project programmes for reporting internally and externally.
• Maintain accurate records for change management in MS Project.
• 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
• Assist with allocating contracts and reviewing on a weekly 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.
• The position is office based, but may require visits to clients, suppliers, third parties and work sites.

We want to hear from you if you are/have:

• Proficient in MS Project
• Good understanding of schedule baseline and management.
• Knowledge of change control procedures.
• Knowledge of schedule baseline and management.
• Knowledge of resource management.

Ideally you will be member of APM, or equivalent or working towards, with Understanding of the Rail Operating Environment and Knowledge of the production of contract specific deliverables to programme, budget and quality.

What we offer you

When you join us, we can offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers and we have a competitive reward and benefits program

• Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan
• Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
• Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership
• Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers
• Social Value - You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives

We embrace difference and support individuals to work in ways that work best for them.

We are committed to working sustainably and by working in partnership with the communities we serve, so people and the planet are protected.

At Amey, you have freedom to perform because we know if nothing holds you back, together, we can be extraordinary.

Who is Amey?

• We are at the heart of modern Britain, helping the economy to grow by designing, maintaining and transforming the nation’s strategic assets.

• Our 11,000 people are behind the critical services the country relies on every day.

• Our unique engineering and operations experience, together with data driven insight from our consulting business, delivers better results for our clients.
• We are trusted partners of Government – both national and local – managing assets and complex projects that are vital to the sustainable growth of the country.

To find out more take a look at our website.

Application guidance

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. 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.

Apply today – We are excited to hear from you!