Lead Senior Project Manager - Rail

-; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for a Lead Senior Project Manager in Cardiff to oversee the design phases of the Cardiff Crossrail project. The role involves managing budgets, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with project standards. Ideal candidates will have extensive project management experience and relevant degrees, along with Chartered status with the Association for Project Management. This position offers a supportive work environment with numerous career development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous Pension scheme

Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Flexible benefits including gym membership

Qualifications

• Developed experience and expertise within Project Management.
• Experienced with health, safety and welfare regulations.
• Capable of day-to-day project management contact.
• Ownership of deliverables to a high standard.
• Good commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead team to deliver sound project management outputs.
• Oversee project management related information.
• Manage budgets and costs of deliverables.
• Contribute to bids and work winning.
• Drive health and safety practices within the team.

Skills

Project Management

Health and Safety Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Budget Management

Interface Management

Education

Bachelors or Masters Degree in an appropriate subject

Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) status

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

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 Lead Senior Project Manager to join our Consulting Rail Design team in Cardiff.

This will support our growing project management team, delivering work on our 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 Lead Senior Project Managers play an important part within the Rail Design team and alongside our clients. The Cardiff Crossrail Design Delivery Lead Senior Project Manager is responsible for overseeing 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

• To lead a team to product technically sound project management deliverables, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements.
• The preparation, checking and maintenance of project management related information that enables Amey Consulting commissions to be delivered whilst satisfying the overarching criteria of quality, cost and programme.
• Overseeing the actions of more junior members of staff undertaking similar tasks and taking responsibility for their actions.
• Responsibility for the commercial success of the projects within their portfolio, controlling budgets and managing the costs associated with the production of deliverables.
• Liaising with client and supplier representatives at peer level, attending progress meetings, responding to queries etc.
• Significantly contributing to the preparation of bids and the general work winning function.
• Assuming the role of people manager when required by the business.
• Drive effective health and safety practices within the team.

What you will bring to us:

• Developed experience and expertise within the field of Project Management, probably gained in a Senior Project Management role or equivalent.
• Experienced in undertaking project related tasks associated with the management of health, safety and welfare, e.g. Amey's Integrated Management System and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.
• Capable of acting as day‑to‑day main project management contact for a project where required under the terms of the commission.
• Can take ownership for the preparation and checking of deliverables to a reasonable standard.
• Highly experienced with project management software and similar analytical tools.
• Demonstrates good commercial awareness.
• Demonstrates a good understanding of interface management.
• Successful completion of either the professional review or end point assessment, resulting in the award of Incorporated or Chartered status or an equivalent professional licence.
• Bachelors or Masters Degree in an appropriate subject.
• Full membership of the Association for Project Management.
• Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) status with the Association for Project Management.

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 including:

• 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 will 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.