Assistant Project Manager

Amey; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure solutions provider is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join their Consulting Rail team. This role involves supporting project delivery on major projects and assisting the Project Director. Candidates should have project management experience, a relevant degree, and a solid understanding of health and safety practices. The company offers flexible working patterns, generous holidays, and a strong focus on career development.

Benefits

Generous Pension scheme

Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Flexible benefits scheme

Health cash plan

Qualifications

• Experience probably gained in a Graduate Project Manager role or equivalent.
• Ability to apply project management principles in practice.
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of project interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Assist in production of project management deliverables.
• Contribute to the preparation of bids.
• Support effective health and safety practices.

Skills

Experience in project management

Knowledge of project management theory

Competent in project management software

Basic understanding of health and safety

Education

Bachelors or Masters Degree in an appropriate subject

Associate membership of the Association for Project Management

Association for Project Management Project Fundamentals Qualification (PMQ) or equivalent

Job description

Title: Assistant Project Manager

Requisition ID: 8377

Amey are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.

Working for us, you’ll be delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.

Our people are driven by a set of strong values, based on safety, insight and collaboration.

The Opportunity

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Assistant Project Manager to join our Consulting Rail team. With shared office space in Birmingham, Derby, Manchester, York, Bristol and Cardiff, we welcome applications from Assistant Project Managers across these regions.

Supporting our growing project management team, delivering work on our major projects such as Northern Power House Rail, Eastern Routes Partnership, North West & Central framework, Core Valley Lines, Trans-Pennine Route Upgrade and Cardiff Crossrail. Our in house engineers deliver design across all NR stages and all rail disciplines.

The role

Our Assistant Project Managers play an important part within the Rail Design team and alongside our clients. As a Assistant Project Manager you will provide effective support and assistance to your Project Director and wider project team, assisting in the integration of multidisciplinary designs, across a broad portfolio of Rail design projects.

Responsibilities Include

• To work in a team, assisting in the production and maintenance of technically sound project management deliverables, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements
• Assisting in the preparation of project management related information that enables Amey Consulting commissions to be delivered whilst satisfying the overarching criteria of quality, cost and programme.
• Contributing to the preparation of bids and the general work winning function
• Contributing to effective health and safety practices within the team

What You Will Bring To Us

• Experience in the field of project management, probably gained in a Graduate Project Manager role or equivalent
• An understanding of project management theory and principles, gained through practical application with developing ability to apply in practice
• Knowledge and understanding of project management and specification processes
• Can take ownership for the preparation and checking of deliverables to a reasonable standard
• Good competence of project management software and similar analytical tools
• Demonstrates awareness of commercial issues
• Basic understanding of health, safety and welfare including specific regulations
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of the different interfaces on projects
• Bachelors or Masters Degree in an appropriate subject
• Associate membership of the Association for Project Management
• Association for Project Management Project Fundamentals Qualification (PMQ) or equivalent

What We Can Offer You

At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. That’s why when you join us, we 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.

Career Development –

Our dedicated progression framework identifies your career pathway and progress within the organisation, and with dedicated mentoring and support on hand to ensure you hit your career milestones. We’re huge advocates for professional development and offer a recognition bonus for those achieving professional qualifications.

Work-life Balance –

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.

Wellbeing –

Health cash plan, 24 GP, support and assistance programmes, wellbeing ambassadors and Wellbeing Wednesday, dental vouchers.

EDI –

At Amey we celebrate our people and all that they are. This is reflected in our Affinity Group networks, providing a community of support and connection, a safe space to share experiences, learn from one another and generate ideas – Women @ Amey, NeuroDiversity, Armed Forces, Multicultural Network, Pride, Diversability and Parents & Carers.

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. Plus a range of other great perks and benefits include:

• 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.

Your Career at Amey Consulting

At Amey Consulting, we value collective expertise, but also the spark one person can bring. As one of us, you can really be yourself, because your individuality is an asset.

You’ll be stretched, but always supported. We’ll recognise your hard work and look after your well-being too. You’ll be empowered to play your part and achieve, encouraged to fulfil your own ambition as well as the shared one.

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. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview, if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.