Consulting Delivery Manager

ENGINEERINGUK; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of engineering solutions is seeking a Delivery Manager for Rail. This role involves overseeing project delivery, managing client relationships, and ensuring profitability. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills and experience with large contracts. The company offers a supportive environment with career development opportunities and various benefits.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Minimum 24 days holidays plus bank holidays

Bonus up to 10% of base salary

Flexible benefits including additional leave

Discounts through online voucher portal

Qualifications

• Experience managing large contracts or portfolios within time and budget constraints.
• Ownership and management of P&L experience.
• Bid management experience, including mobilization and demobilization.

Responsibilities

• Accountability for delivering a portfolio of projects on time and within budget.
• Developing strategies to achieve optimal margins with P&L responsibility.
• Managing risks and developing contingency plans.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Commercial Acumen

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

MBA

Prince 2

APM

Job description

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Amey is 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 Delivery Manager for Rail to join our Consulting Analytics & Advisory (A&A) Business on a permanent contract.

The A&A team has a world-class reputation in analytics, data-led transformations, and digital solutions in infrastructure. The team's expertise includes intelligent transport systems, asset management, and developing digital strategies for asset owners and operators across rail, highways, light rail, aviation, utilities, defence, and major structures.

The role

As the Delivery Manager for Rail within the Consulting A&A business, you will support the Delivery Director in leading the delivery of a portfolio of projects or major projects, ensuring client obligations and profit targets are met, and deploying the entire Consulting capability.

You will ensure the P&L, client delivery, and development of further work opportunities through existing frameworks and contracts, maximizing value from frameworks where appropriate.

Working with Practices to develop solutions, resource projects, and engage in business development to build a relevant future pipeline of work. Key responsibilities include:

• Accountability for delivering a portfolio of projects/major projects on time, within budget, and with high client satisfaction.
• Developing strategies to achieve optimal margins, with P&L responsibility for contracts.
• Ensuring optimal use of Consulting capabilities.
• Enhancing service delivery, sharing best practices, and seeking profit improvement opportunities.
• Managing contract performance, including site and office visits as appropriate.
• Building strong partnerships with Practice leads and Business Development teams.
• Identifying additional revenue opportunities and liaising with business development to secure them.
• Leading resources assigned to projects or programs.
• Forecasting resource needs and managing client relationships through regular reviews.
• Managing risks and developing contingency plans.
• Managing supply chains and ensuring compliance with Amey governance standards.
• Contributing to bidding activities and managing mobilization/demobilization of contracts.
• Promoting a strong health and safety culture aligned with Amey Zero Code.

What you will bring to us

• Natural collaborator with strong project management skills.
• Analytical mindset with data-driven decision-making skills.
• Commercial acumen.
• Experience managing large contracts or portfolios within time and budget constraints.
• Experience managing significant clients or multiple smaller customers.
• Ownership and management of P&L experience.
• Bid management experience, including mobilization and demobilization.
• Understanding of CDM and HSEQ standards.
• Ability to plan and prioritize work to meet organizational goals.
• Knowledge of business and marketplace to advance organizational objectives.
• Ability to anticipate and manage multiple stakeholder needs.
• Degree or equivalent experience, with professional qualifications such as MBA, Chartered Manager, Prince 2, or APM.

What we can offer you

At Amey, our biggest asset is our people. We offer flexibility, career development, benefits, and support for all life's challenges. Recognized by Investors in People among the top 1% of employers.

Career development through dedicated frameworks and mentoring, with recognition bonuses for professional qualifications.

Work-life balance with flexible, hybrid, and part-time options, plus a network of UK offices.

Wellbeing programs including health cash plans, GP access, and support services.

EDI initiatives through various affinity groups.

Social value through community involvement days and fundraising opportunities.

Additional benefits include:

• Pension - Generous pension scheme with company contributions
• Holidays - Minimum 24 days plus bank holidays
• Bonus - Up to 10% of base salary
• Flexible benefits - Including additional leave, cycle schemes, charity giving, and gym memberships
• Savings - Discounts through our online voucher portal

Your Career at Amey Consulting

We value collective expertise and individual contributions. We support and recognize your hard work, well-being, and ambitions.

Application Guidance

Amey is committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and offer interview opportunities for applicants with disabilities who meet the role's minimum requirements.

Contact us at [e-mail] for accessibility or support needs during the recruitment process.