Rail Civils - Project Manager

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Your New Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Rail Civils – Project Manager to join our CEFA account in Sheffield – hybrid working.

Amey has worked continuously with Network Rail delivering aspects of the CEFA contracts since 2009, taking responsibility for the asset management and examination of different assets during this time.

Amey undertake Structural Examinations, Structural Assessments, Operational Property Inspections, Earthworks Examinations, Technical Monitoring and provide Rapid Response services for Network Rail in several routes throughout the United Kingdom. Civil Examination Framework Agreement (CEFA) team includes over 200 Structures Examiners working on behalf of Network Rail to assess over 70,000 structures across the UK.

Rail Civils – Project Manager plays an important part to lead and manage the Eastern OPI (Operational Property Inspections) Route Team in the efficient and effective provision of programme delivery and compliance with the CEFA OPI technical specification. To deliver or exceed the Company's agreed financial expectation for the projects portfolio in terms of value, margin and cash.

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:

• Responsible for the management, planning and delivery of a geographic or discipline specific programme of work, based on:
• Undertake on-site management and on-call duties as Duty Manager Ensure that close calls, near misses and any other incidents are investigated comprehensively and any lessons learnt are implemented promptly
• Provide cover in capacity of CRE for sign off in readiness for jobs as they happen Ensure that the OPI programme is delivered to time, budget and specification, updating the National OPI & Earthworks Manager with all route progress information as required
• Support & advise the National OPI & Earthworks Manager and work bank change
• Provide the National OPI & Earthworks Manager with accurate forecasts for resource capacity & needs in line with programme requirements
• Produce baseline programme and maintain progress against it.
• Maintain regular liaison with all key stakeholders on project progress, conducting regular reviews with Network Rail and your team
• Manage commercial performance, maximising income and margin wherever possible and ensure that lost-time and/or abortive costs (e.g. locked rooms) are identified and recovered
• Lead the procurement of suppliers and sub-contractors (with support from the commercial team) where required to support and enhance the core team delivery
• Act as Amey Account Manager for nominated Amey Suppliers as required
• Lead the implementation of site audits, inspections and trials as appropriate Improve and evolve our systems, tools and processes so that we can drive efficiency and bring benefits to Amey and to Network Rail
• Manage and authorise change, supported by the National OPI & Earthworks Manager and Route Commercial Manager

We want to hear from you if you have:

Proven track record on technical and operational related structures/buildings roles in an engineering / surveying or project management capacity, with a full UK driving license.

Ideally you will be a qualified Project Manager or Building Surveyor to HNC/HND level

with Knowledge and understanding of Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality Systems and Knowledge of financial and contract management control systems.

In addition to this, it would be desirable if you are able to implement and support a customer-centric approach and able to manage, develop and motivate a team to help you hit the ground running, although this is not essential as we will provide you with the required development you need to bring you up to speed.

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. 5
• 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!