Assistant Project Manager - Rail

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Cardiff is seeking a permanent Assistant Project Manager to join the Consulting Rail team. This role involves supporting design phases of the Cardiff Crossrail project, coordinating multi-disciplinary designs, and managing program activities. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree and possess experience in project management, with a strong focus on safety and collaboration.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Flexible benefits scheme

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Qualifications

• Experience in project management, possibly from a Graduate Project Manager role.
• Understanding of project management theory through practical application.
• Knowledge of project management and specification processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in producing and maintaining project management deliverables.
• Help prepare project management related information.
• Contribute to preparation of bids and general work-winning function.

Skills

Project management experience

Knowledge of project management principles

Competence with project management software

Awareness of commercial issues

Basic understanding of health and safety

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an appropriate subject

Associate membership of the Association for Project Management

PMQ or equivalent

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Amey

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 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 in Cardiff. You 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 transformative 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist 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.
• Contribute to the preparation of bids and the general work‑winning function.
• Contribute 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.
• Understanding of project management theory and principles, gained through practical application.
• Knowledge of project management and specification processes.
• Ownership of preparation and checking of deliverables to a reasonable standard.
• Good competence with project management software and similar analytical tools.
• Awareness of commercial issues.
• Basic understanding of health, safety and welfare, including specific regulations.
• Understanding of different interfaces on projects.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s 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. We offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers.

• Pension – generous pension scheme which we will contribute to.
• Holidays – minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays.
• Choices – flexible benefits scheme tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle‑to‑work scheme, charity giving and gym membership.
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Your Career at Amey Consulting

At Amey Consulting, we value collective expertise and the spark one person can bring. As part of our team, you will be supported, recognised for your hard work and encouraged to fulfil your ambitions 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 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.