We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Principal Construction Manager (Operations) to join our dynamic NMC North East Account.
Our NMC NE account has been partnering with Transport Scotland Northeast since August 2022, focusing on creating sustainable futures for communities, achieving net zero targets, and improving customer experiences.
Covering 593 km of network, we provide routine highways, bridges, and structure maintenance, as well as designing and managing road safety schemes.
By ensuring our roads and highways are well-maintained through all weather seasons and traffic incidents, we aim to create safe, efficient spaces that minimize disruption, keep people moving, and support thriving communities.
The Principal Construction Manager (Operations) will oversee all day-to-day operational activities on the account, including maintenance and winter services.
Main Duties
1. Assist the operating company representative to ensure all operations are executed in line with contract requirements.
2. Maintain compliance with the Operating Company’s Management System.
3. Ensure successful delivery of maintenance and Winter Service activities on the Trunk Road network.
4. Identify potential schemes for the account.
5. Collaborate with the Core Management Team and other key staff to carry out maintenance and winter service activities with minimal congestion, coordinating works to reduce traffic management interventions.
6. Ensure health, safety, and welfare of all contract personnel involved in operations.
7. Minimize environmental impacts of operations.
8. Support the Journey Reliability Coordinator to ensure 24/7 service delivery.
Why Join Us?
At Amey, we offer more than jobs — we offer opportunities to build fulfilling careers. Recognized in the top 1% of employers by Investors in People, we are committed to your professional growth and wellbeing. Here’s what you can expect:
* Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with potential for yearly reviews.
* Career Growth: Opportunities for clear, dynamic advancement.
* Training Opportunities: Comprehensive training tailored to your growth.
* Personal Development: Mentorship and access to programs like Leadership Development, Women@Amey, and Multicultural Leadership.
* Pension: Generous scheme with company contributions.
* Holidays: At least 24 days plus bank holidays, with options to buy 5 additional days.
* Flexible Benefits: Options like additional leave, cycle-to-work, charitable giving, and gym memberships.
* Exclusive Discounts: Savings from leading retailers and services.
* Social Impact: Community initiatives with 2 paid volunteering days annually.
Candidate Requirements
* Ability to make and be accountable for decisions within the contract, understanding commercial contracts.
* Experience working on a Trunk Road Maintenance contract or similar role.
* Understanding of industry standards and market.
* Experience in senior leadership with knowledge of highway maintenance standards, regulations, and best practices.
* Strong commitment to safety and sustainability.
* Experience managing budgets and complex contracts in highways.
* Ability to manage, develop, and motivate teams.
Qualifications
Ideally, candidates will have a degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualifications such as HND or membership of an engineering institute.
Application Guidance
At Amey, we value diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are proud to be a Disability Confident leader, offering interviews to applicants with disabilities who meet minimum requirements. For questions or adjustments during the recruitment process, contact Susan Rutherford at susan.rutherford@amey.co.uk.
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