Project Director - Built Environment

Amey Group Services LTD; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Cardiff is seeking a Project Manager to develop and lead delivery teams in the Built Environment sector. You will manage projects from bidding to technical delivery, ensuring commercial success and compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate should possess strong decision-making skills, a Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant fields, and experience managing multiple complex projects. This position offers a competitive salary, flexibility, and a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous pension scheme and various perks.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Bonus – Up to 10% of base salary

Flexible benefits

Online discounts portal

Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Good commercial awareness and an understanding of scope variations.
• Knowledge of Principal Designer requirements under CDM regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery teams and take responsibility for project success.
• Control budgets and manage costs related to deliverables.
• Prepare bids and act as Bid Director.
• Provide technical guidance to project managers.
• Ensure compliance with relevant requirements.

Skills

Strong external network

Accountability

Problem-solving

Efficiency improvement

Excellent communication

Adaptability

Collaborative partnerships

Decision-making

Staff development

Commercial awareness

Understanding of safety regulations

Education

Bachelors or masters in Project Management or Built Environment

Corporate membership of relevant Institution

Job description

Overview

To develop and lead delivery teams within the ET&S business area, to meet the needs of our contracts and projects. Providing leadership, technical direction and guidance to project management teams and operational managers. The role will require you to take full responsibility (bidding, technical delivery, margin generation) of consulting projects within the Built Environment sector including specialist surveys, reports, refurbishment and upgrade works as well as new build projects. The ideal candidate will have an extensive knowledge of the Built Environment sector and extensive experience of delivery from a consulting perspective.

Responsibilities

• Responsibility for the commercial success of the projects within the ET&S portfolio, controlling budgets and managing costs associated with the production of deliverables.
• Liaising with client and supplier representatives up to director level, including preparation of presentations.
• Leading the preparation of bids and the general work winning function, including the role of Bid Director.
• Provide technical guidance to project managers and design disciplines across the Built Environment portfolio.
• Assume the role of people manager when required by the business.
• Input into budget preparation and thereafter accountable for delivery of schemes to programme and monthly budget.
• Ensure studies, investigation, design, procurement, audits and work contract supervision are carried out in accordance with relevant requirements.
• Prioritise and control all design activities across the business area.
• Provide professional and technical advice throughout the ET&S operating areas.
• Be an ambassador for Amey values.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Amey to develop and deliver the business plans.
• Demonstrate strong formal business relationships with clients and suppliers at peer level and above, and maintain a comprehensive personal external network.

Size & Scope

They will be responsible for the commercial success of the projects within the portfolio, controlling budgets and managing the costs associated with the production of deliverables.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong evidence of ability to use a personal external network for business benefit (e.g., during bidding).
• Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments; plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments; resolves bottlenecks and delays.
• Ability to solve complex information, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Understanding of processes to improve efficiency, and ability to monitor metrics and benchmarks.
• Excellent communication across audiences; documents and reports.
• Adaptability to shifting demands and collaboration to meet shared objectives.
• Ability to build partnerships and work collaboratively.
• Strong decision-making skills and judgment; able to act independently when needed and escalate when appropriate.
• Ability to identify staff training and career development needs to address skills gaps within project management.
• Bachelors or masters degree in Project Management or a Built Environment technical discipline.
• Corporate membership of relevant Institution.
• Knowledge and experience of the Built Environment sector; ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Commercial awareness includes identification of scope variations and potential for additional fees.
• Deep understanding of their technical discipline and its relation to the built environment; understanding of input required by all disciplines for delivery and ability to generate fees using a bottom-up process.
• Understanding of Health, Safety and Welfare including relevant regulations; knowledge of Principal Designer requirements under CDM and Building Regulation (amendment) regulations (Building Safety Act).
• Ability to resolve interface clashes and manage clashes within their disciplines.

About Amey & Benefits

Amey is a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions for transport infrastructure and the built environment. Our Environment Transition & Sustainability (ET&S) Business Unit forms part of the wider Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy Business. We offer flexibility, career development, and a range of benefits including:

• Pension – Generous pension scheme
• Holidays – Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Bonus – Up to 10% of base salary
• Flexible benefits – Buying additional annual leave, cycle-to-work, charity giving, gym membership
• Save with Amey – Online discounts portal

At Amey Consulting, we value collective expertise and individuality. We support progression, mentoring, and professional development. We encourage work-life balance through hybrid, part-time, and flexible patterns, with offices across the UK.