Lead Senior Project Manager – Rail
Amey
Requisition ID: 9181
Location: Cardiff
Overview
We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Lead Senior Project Manager to join our Consulting Rail Design team in Cardiff. This role will support our growing project management team, delivering work on major projects such as Cardiff Crossrail, a transformative tramway initiative aimed at linking Cardiff Central railway station with Cardiff Bay.
Responsibilities
* Lead a team to deliver technically sound project management deliverables that comply with all relevant technical standards and client requirements.
* Prepare, check and maintain project management‑related information to ensure Amey Consulting commissions are delivered while meeting quality, cost and programme criteria.
* Oversee junior staff working on similar tasks and take responsibility for their outputs.
* Drive the commercial success of projects within your portfolio, controlling budgets and managing costs of deliverables.
* Liaise with client and supplier representatives at peer level, attend progress meetings and respond to queries.
* Significantly contribute to bid preparation and the overall business‑winning function.
* Assume people‑management responsibilities when required by the business.
* Promote effective health and safety practices within the team.
What You Will Bring To Us
* Developed experience and expertise within Project Management, typically from a Senior Project Management role or equivalent.
* Experience in managing health, safety and welfare in design and construction projects, including knowledge of Amey’s Integrated Management System and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.
* Capability to act as the day‑to‑day main project‑management contact for a project under the terms of the commission.
* Ownership of preparing and checking deliverables to a reasonable standard.
* Highly experienced with project‑management software and similar analytical tools.
* Good commercial awareness.
* Strong understanding of interface management.
* Completion of a professional review or end‑point assessment that yields Incorporated or Chartered status, or an equivalent professional licence.
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an appropriate subject.
* Full membership of the Association for Project Management.
* Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) status with the Association for Project Management.
Benefits
Career Development – Dedicated progression framework, mentoring and support to help you hit career milestones. Recognition bonus for professional qualification achievement.
Work‑life Balance – Flexible and hybrid working options, part‑time roles, and a network of offices across the UK.
Wellbeing – Health cash plan, GP access, wellbeing ambassadors, wellbeing Wednesday events, dental vouchers.
EDI & Social Value – Affinity group networks (Women @ Amey, NeuroDiversity, Armed Forces, Multicultural Network, Pride, Diversability, Parents & Carers) and 2 Community Involvement Days per year.
Additional Perks – Generous pension scheme, 24 holiday days plus bank holidays, flexible benefits scheme (annual leave purchasing, cycle2work, gym memberships, charity giving), reward portal for retail discounts.
Application Guidance
Amey is committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, religion or sexual orientation. We also offer interview opportunities for candidates with a disability who meet the minimum role requirements.
Please contact our recruitment team via peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support required at any stage.
Senior Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Part‑time
Job Function
Project Management and Information Technology
Industries
Civil Engineering
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