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.

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?

To provide the overall Delivery Leadership for the W1/W2A Project. The position is accountable for the end to end delivery of the works, ensuring a robust Integrated Delivery schedule is produced and maintained. The position will be accountable for delivering the works to meet the strategic milestones, that timely hand-back is achieved and to help the Alliance in achieving the KRA’s/KPI’s and the wider programme benefits.

What will this role involve?

This is a direct report to the Project Director and will site within the Project Senior Leadership Team.
Functional Leads for the various functions (Track; OLE; SP&C; Civils).
To deliver to the Project Director the Works Status Reports and such other reports and data required.
Build relationships with the key suppliers and create a delivery culture of making the best decisions for the project.
To optimise through the life of the Project the size of the delivery organisation to ensure works are efficiently delivered.
Promoting the Alliance Charter, Values and Goals across the team and demonstrating commitment to all Stakeholders.
Providing career development support and mentorship to the team.
Driving a continuous improvement culture throughout delivery across the Project, challenging at all times to find a better way.
Collaborative in all environments, inspiring a team ethic and mutually beneficial goals.

PERMANENT CONTRACT

37.5 HOURS

What are we looking for?

Outstanding Leadership skills.
Relevant experience in the successful delivery of high value projects and complexity in the construction and/or rail industries.
Goal and Performance driven with a strong commercial focus.
Proven ability in successful outcomes in terms of Safety, Quality and sustainability.
Knowledge of the principles of Health & Safety, quality and environment legislation and best practice.
Excellent communication skills.
Leading by example, displaying enthusiasm, passion and confidence.

Desirable
Member of a relevant professional body with chartered status and/or educated to degree level or equivalent.
Knowledge of/experience in the UK railway industry.
Knowledge of/experience in Alliancing and working in integrated cross company/client teams.

What makes this role unique?

You will be accountable for submitting and meeting accurate forecasts for cost and turnover achieving forecast margins for allocated contracts.