OLE Delivery - Principal Project Manager

Location: Wales

About Amey

Fundamental to living our core values is having great people in our business. That's why we believe that Amey is only as great as the people we employ. We place great value on our people and the contribution they make to our business, that’s why we aim to offer a competitive benefits package to all of our employees. Working for Amey you will receive a competitive salary and will be able to join our contributory pension scheme. In addition you will be entitled to Company sponsored life assurance and a generous holiday entitlement. You will also be invited to join Amey Choices which offers a range of flexible benefit options and offers additional benefits available throughout the year. Amey is an equal opportunities employer.

What is the purpose of this role?

To lead and direct the delivery of the allocated W&B Transformation OLE Package contract works safely in accordance with legislation, Amey/AmeyKeolis Procedures to contract specification and programme, while building and sustaining long term customer relationships through continuous improvement and collaborative working.

What will this role involve?

• To lead and direct the allocated package works ensuring co-ordination of all disciplines within the contract works.

• Effectively lead and line manage the project team, including training, development and performance management.

• Ensure that allocated contract works are effectively planned, and progress reviewed on a weekly basis.

• Ensure Works packages are effectively & efficiently integrated within the transformation programme.

• Undertake duties of Project Manager as defined under IDP Works Contract (NEC3 PM)

• Timely submission of reports to an agreed format.

• Implement the allocated budget for the package works, review & report on budget performance with the commercial team.

• To promote, through pro-active leadership, improvements in Safety, Health and Environmental management in line with the objectives set by AmeyKeolis.

• Ensure that systems are in place to ensure all work activities obtain the necessary approvals and that all contract, technical and administrative instructions are implemented prior to commencement of the works.

• Input to and monitor the Contract Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including financial, commercial, safety and personnel related issues, as agreed with the Account Director.

• Proactively seek improvements in efficiency of operation to support the TfW/KeolisAmey targets through continuous business improvement.

• Display and develop in others a collaborative behaviour and culture.

• Ensure that the operations organisation is properly resourced with competent people in order to deliver these key accountabilities.

• Effective management of IDP performance and efficient working.

• Understanding customer requirements and clearly developing the project plan, scope and deliverables.

• Ensure that all project activities from design to construction are performed within the programme requirements.

• Resolving issues by coordinating and integrating the relevant disciplines.

• Ensuring project expenditure is tracked, reconciled to budget and forecast to completion.
What are we looking for?

• Proven track record in Project Management and is likely to have in excess of five years’ experience at a Senior Project management level.

• Good understanding of OLE construction / railway industry.

• Understanding of Railway Planning systems.

• Knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act and CDM Regulations.

• Knowledge of accident investigation techniques.

• Highly effective motivator with strong written and spoken communication skills and capable of interfacing at all levels in the organisation.

• Exhibit behaviours that will support and develop collaborative working.

• Good management skills. Understanding commercial processes and requirements.

• PTS/ HNC/HND in Engineering (or similar approved qualification). Must be able to drive

• IOSH Managing Safely.

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