Principal Construction Manager (Operations)

ENGINEERINGUK; Perth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Construction Manager to oversee operations for a major account focused on sustainable infrastructure. This role involves managing maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and collaborating with teams to enhance road safety and reliability. The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive salary, career progression opportunities, and a commitment to personal growth through tailored training programs. Join a company recognized for its dedication to employee wellbeing and community engagement, making a real impact on the future of transportation.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Career Progression

Training and Development

Pension Scheme

Holidays

Flexible Benefits

Discounts

Community Engagement

Qualifications

• Experience in senior leadership and highway maintenance standards.
• Understanding of commercial contracts and industry regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operational activities on the account.
• Ensure compliance with management systems and contract requirements.
• Collaborate with teams for effective maintenance and winter services.

Skills

Decision Making

Trunk Road Maintenance

Leadership

Safety and Sustainability

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Membership of an Engineering Institute

Job description

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Principal Construction Manager (Operations)

View more categories View less categories Sector Construction and Building Services Role Manager Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time

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 working in partnership with Transport Scotland Northeast since August 2022, focusing on supporting sustainable futures for communities, achieving net zero targets, and improving customer experience.

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, well-functioning 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 include:

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

Why Join Us?

At Amey, we offer more than jobs; we offer careers. Recognized as one of the top 1% of employers by Investors in People, we are committed to your growth and wellbeing. Benefits include:

• Competitive Salary: Attractive annual salary with potential for reviews.
• Career Progression: Opportunities for advancement.
• Training and Development: Tailored training programs.
• Personal Growth: Mentorship and leadership programs like Women@Amey and Multicultural Leadership.
• Pension Scheme: Generous contributions for your future.
• Holidays: At least 24 days plus bank holidays, with options to buy additional days.
• Flexible Benefits: Options like additional leave, cycle schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships.
• Discounts: Access to discounts from retailers and services.
• Community Engagement: Paid volunteering days and fundraising opportunities.

Candidate Requirements:

• Ability to make decisions within the contract and understand commercial contracts.
• Experience working on Trunk Road Maintenance contracts or similar roles.
• Understanding of industry standards and regulations.
• Experience in senior leadership, highway maintenance standards, and managing budgets and teams.
• A strong commitment to safety and sustainability.

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

Application Guidance

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We support applicants with disabilities by offering interviews if minimum requirements are met. For questions or adjustments, contact Susan Rutherford at [e-mail].