Principal Engineering Manager

Location: West Midlands

About Amey

We’re all originals here and our individuality is an asset. We have unique backgrounds and personalities, which means we all bring different ideas to the table. But we do have one thing in common: we all take personal pride in our public service. With every drop of water and spark of electricity we supply, with every bolt we tighten and with every guiding golden nugget of advice, we better manage the services that we all use and rely on every day, ensuring every household in Britain benefits from our work.

Amey is one of the top five support services suppliers in the UK. We employ 16,000 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.

What is the purpose of this role?

This role will manage and develop the engineering teams within the OLE Delivery team, supporting contracts and projects across the Wales and Borders contract. Drive to achieve targets and project objectives in effective delivery and management of staff utilisation

What will this role involve?

• Responsible for managing the Engineering input to the construction program and technical advice and contribution to Budget Preparation, and thereafter accountable for Engineering aspects of the Delivery of projects to program and technical / compliance standards
• Ensure that the engineering aspects of all site works, investigations, design, engineering construction, procurement, audits and work contract supervision are carried out in accordance with relevant requirements
• Prioritise and control all engineering and construction activities across the Wales and Borders contract
• Ensure compliance with statutory, contractual, legal and special requirements
• Provide professional and technical engineering advice throughout the Wales and Borders contract
• Promote professional development in relevant disciplines within the Wales and Borders contract
• Set and maintain high standards and ensure that the client is satisfied with performance on the allocated Wales and Borders programs of works.
• Develop, maintain and own Rail Systems relationships in order to promote long-term partnerships within the Wales and Borders project
• Embrace and control compliance with Company procedures, policies and delivery plans, as well as relevant Improvement Plans
• Ensure Health, Safety and Environmental issues are given the highest priority
• Develop and drive innovation.
• Ensure necessary scheme consultation, liaison, co-ordination and interface with stakeholders including the client are carried out
• Work collaboratively with Amey and client colleagues within the Wales and Borders delivery programs.
• Carry out visits to construction sites as part of supporting and leading employees and other staff

What are we looking for?

Relevant experience as CEM or acting CEM in a rail environment

CEM AtW – Amey Rail

CEM Network Rail Authorisation – F0039

Registered Chartered Engineer

IOSH Managing safely and environmental awareness