Project Manager
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Project Manager to join our dynamic structures assessment team in York or Crawley. The role is 37.5 hours per week, hybrid working with an expectation to be in the office three days a week.
Project Manager plays an important part in delivering assessments of rail structures (bridges & buildings) in accordance with technical standards and health and safety requirements. The role is responsible for managing scope, budgets and programme in line with Network Rail’s KPIs.
This role offers a unique opportunity for a Project Manager to take on a high‑value rail infrastructure portfolio and work with an experienced team. You will work with Amey’s Structures Assessments teams as one of Network Rail’s main contractors.
What You'll Do
* Creating Project / Programme Brief, Project Initiation Document (PID), Communication Plan and Project Quality Plan
* Responsible for contract administration including change management processes
* Set and monitor objectives for direct reports including regular 1‑1s
* Ensure that logs are set up for managing and tracking issues, risks, decisions and lessons learned
* Oversee quality control throughout the project cycle
* Ensure that the engagement of any third‑party project resources is managed in accordance with Amey procedures and policies
* Plan, execute and finalise projects according to agreed deadlines and within budget
* Apply appropriate APM principles to project management in line with agreed Amey standards
* Ensure project compliance with Health and Safety, Environmental and other appropriate regulations
* Forecast and monitor the financial performance of the project, giving regular (minimum monthly) reports, comparing actual and forecast performance to plan and explaining variations
* Maintain regular liaison with all stakeholders and employees on the progress of projects
* Prepare weekly/monthly status, checkpoint and decision reports for meetings relevant project stakeholders
* Take appropriate action to ensure that the project/programme is able to deliver to the required quality, on time and to budget
Why Join Us?
* Competitive Salary – a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews
* Career Growth – clear, dynamic advancement opportunities to roles such as Senior Project Manager or Programme Manager
* Training Opportunities – comprehensive training, including fully funded apprenticeship or professional membership, tailored to your growth
* Personal Development Opportunities – mentorship and access to leadership development, Women@Amey, and Multicultural Leadership programs
* Pension – a generous scheme with company contributions
* Holidays – at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the option to buy additional days
* Flexible Benefits – additional leave, cycle‑to‑work schemes, charitable giving, gym memberships
* Exclusive Discounts – access to online portal discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services and more
* Social Impact – community initiatives with paid volunteering days and opportunities to support fundraising and local projects
What You'll Bring
* Proven experience as a PM in Construction, Engineering or related industry
* Prince2, PMQ or equivalent preferred
* Strong budget management acumen
* Proficient IT/Excel skills
* Strong stakeholder management
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact on our business and contribute to a shared, sustainable future, we invite you to join us in advancing our strategy and driving positive change.
At Amey, we value a culture of diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact, no matter their background, gender, race or personal circumstances. As a Disability Confident leader, we’re proud to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
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