Principal Construction Manager (Operations)

Amey; Kinfauns; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Principal Construction Manager, where you will lead crucial operations on a major Trunk Road Maintenance contract. This role offers the chance to make impactful decisions that enhance community safety and sustainability. With a focus on professional growth, you'll enjoy competitive salary reviews, comprehensive training, and opportunities for advancement. Be part of a team that prioritizes safety, environmental responsibility, and community engagement. This is more than just a job; it's a chance to build a fulfilling career while contributing to meaningful projects that benefit society.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Career Growth Opportunities

Comprehensive Training

Generous Pension Scheme

At least 24 Holidays

Flexible Benefits

Exclusive Discounts

Community Initiatives

Paid Volunteering Days

Qualifications

• Experience in Trunk Road Maintenance or similar roles.
• Strong understanding of commercial contracts and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with contract requirements.
• Collaborate with teams to minimize traffic congestion during maintenance activities.
• Ensure health, safety, and welfare of all personnel involved in operations.

Skills

Decision Making

Contract Management

Leadership

Highway Maintenance Standards

Budget Management

Team Development

Safety and Sustainability Commitment

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

HND or equivalent qualifications

Job description

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Principal Construction Manager (Operations) to join our dynamic NMC North East Account.

Our NMC NE account has been partnering with Transport Scotland Northeast since August 2022, focusing on creating sustainable futures for communities, achieving net zero targets, and improving customer experiences.

Covering 593 km of network, we provide routine highways, bridges, and structure maintenance, as well as designing and managing road safety schemes.

By ensuring our roads and highways are well-maintained through all weather seasons and traffic incidents, we aim to create safe, efficient spaces that minimize disruption, keep people moving, and support thriving communities.

The Principal Construction Manager (Operations) will oversee all day-to-day operational activities on the account, including maintenance and winter services.

Main Duties

1. Assist the operating company representative to ensure all operations are executed in line with contract requirements.
2. Maintain compliance with the Operating Company’s Management System.
3. Ensure successful delivery of maintenance and Winter Service activities on the Trunk Road network.
4. Identify potential schemes for the account.
5. Collaborate with the Core Management Team and other key staff to carry out maintenance and winter service activities with minimal congestion, coordinating works to reduce traffic management interventions.
6. Ensure health, safety, and welfare of all contract personnel involved in operations.
7. Minimize environmental impacts of operations.
8. Support the Journey Reliability Coordinator to ensure 24/7 service delivery.

Why Join Us?

At Amey, we offer more than jobs — we offer opportunities to build fulfilling careers. Recognized in the top 1% of employers by Investors in People, we are committed to your professional growth and wellbeing. Here’s what you can expect:

• Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with potential for yearly reviews.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for clear, dynamic advancement.
• Training Opportunities: Comprehensive training tailored to your growth.
• Personal Development: Mentorship and access to programs like Leadership Development, Women@Amey, and Multicultural Leadership.
• Pension: Generous scheme with company contributions.
• Holidays: At least 24 days plus bank holidays, with options to buy 5 additional days.
• Flexible Benefits: Options like additional leave, cycle-to-work, charitable giving, and gym memberships.
• Exclusive Discounts: Savings from leading retailers and services.
• Social Impact: Community initiatives with 2 paid volunteering days annually.

Candidate Requirements

• Ability to make and be accountable for decisions within the contract, understanding commercial contracts.
• Experience working on a Trunk Road Maintenance contract or similar role.
• Understanding of industry standards and market.
• Experience in senior leadership with knowledge of highway maintenance standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Strong commitment to safety and sustainability.
• Experience managing budgets and complex contracts in highways.
• Ability to manage, develop, and motivate teams.

Qualifications

Ideally, candidates will have a degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualifications such as HND or membership of an engineering institute.

Application Guidance

At Amey, we value diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are proud to be a Disability Confident leader, offering interviews to applicants with disabilities who meet minimum requirements. For questions or adjustments during the recruitment process, contact Susan Rutherford at [e-mail].