Assistant Project Manager - Rail

Amey; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Cardiff is looking for an Assistant Project Manager to support the Cardiff Crossrail project. The role involves coordinating multi-disciplinary designs, managing budgets, and engaging stakeholders. Candidates should have experience in project management in the rail sector and knowledge of NEC4 contract conditions. This is a permanent position focused on delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management within the rail sector.
• Knowledge of NEC4 contract conditions.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Support design phases of transport projects under NEC4 conditions.
• Coordinate integration of multi-disciplinary designs.
• Manage strategic programme activities and budget controls.

Job description

Overview

Title: Assistant Project Manager - Rail

Requisition ID: 9183

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 permanent Assistant Project Manager to join our Consulting Rail team in Cardiff. This will support our growing project management team, delivering work on major projects such as Cardiff Crossrail. The Cardiff Crossrail project represents a major step forward in connecting key parts of the city by rail. Amey has been appointed as the Principal Designer Advisor delivering the Preliminary and Detailed design phases for this tramway initiative, aiming to establish a direct rail link between Cardiff Central railway station and Cardiff Bay, creating seamless connections for passengers.

The role: Our Assistant Project Managers play an important part within the Rail Design team and alongside our clients. As the Cardiff Crossrail Design Delivery Assistant Project Manager you will be responsible for supporting the design phases of a transport project in Cardiff under NEC4 contract conditions. This position coordinates the integration of multi-disciplinary designs, manages strategic programme activities, engages with stakeholders, maintains budget controls, and applies risk management strategies.