Project Manager

Amey; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration

Training Opportunities

Pension

Flexible working

Flexible benefits

Exclusive Discounts

Give Back to community

Family friendly policies

Affiliation Networks

Company Car

Job summary

Amey in Bradford is seeking a Project Manager to lead lifecycle, minor works and capital projects across our Bradford Schools portfolio. This hybrid role operates 37.5 hours a week, with a requirement for a full driving licence and the ability to work in live school environments.

You will drive projects from planning to completion, balancing safety, quality, programme and budget while collaborating with schools, contractors and local authorities.

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects within facilities management, construction or PFI environments.
• Strong project management across planning, delivery and close-out.
• Commercial and financial management experience, with ability to manage cost, programme, risk and quality.
• Proven contractor and stakeholder management experience.
• Leadership, communication and decision-making skills with proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Full driving licence.
• Experience delivering works within live operational environments, particularly schools.
• A degree or equivalent in Construction, Engineering, PM or related discipline.
• A relevant project management or construction qualification, such as MCIOB.
• SMSTS and Emergency First Aid at Work.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from start to finish, planning, mobilising and delivering multiple projects across the schools estate.
• Deliver safe, compliant and high-quality outcomes, ensuring projects meet contractual, statutory and operational requirements.
• Take ownership of project budgets and programmes, managing costs, risks, resources and change while identifying opportunities for value and efficiency.
• Lead contractors and supply-chain partners, overseeing performance, quality, health and safety requirements, inspections and project completion.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships, working with school leadership teams, local authorities, PFI partners and internal teams while minimising disruption to school operations.
• Provide effective project leadership, including management of a direct report and clear project reporting and governance.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Risk management

Project planning

Contractor management

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction/Engineering/PM

MCIOB

SMSTS

Emergency First Aid at Work

Job description

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager supporting our Bradford Schools account.

This is a hybrid role, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

A full driving licence is required for the role

Join our vibrant, inclusive community, delivering projects across our schools portfolio. You’ll lead lifecycle, minor works and capital projects within live school environments, ranging from refurbishments and mechanical and electrical replacements through to larger construction projects such as school extensions and additional buildings.

It’s a varied opportunity where your work will have a visible impact. You’ll take projects from planning through to successful completion, balancing safety, quality, programme and budget while working closely with schools, contractors, local authorities and our facilities management teams.

What you will do

• Lead projects from start to finish , planning, mobilising and delivering multiple projects across the schools estate.
• Deliver safe, compliant and high-quality outcomes , ensuring projects meet contractual, statutory and operational requirements.
• Take ownership of project budgets and programmes , managing costs, risks, resources and change while identifying opportunities for value and efficiency.
• Lead contractors and supply-chain partners , overseeing performance, quality, health and safety requirements, inspections and project completion.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships , working with school leadership teams, local authorities, PFI partners and internal teams while minimising disruption to school operations.
• Provide effective project leadership , including management of a direct report and clear project reporting and governance.

What you will bring

• Experience managing projects within facilities management, construction or PFI environments.
• Strong project management capability across planning, delivery and close-out.
• Commercial and financial management experience, with the ability to effectively manage cost, programme, risk and quality.
• Proven contractor and stakeholder management experience.
• Strong leadership, communication and decision-making skills, with a proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• A full driving licence.
• Experience delivering works within live operational environments, particularly schools.
• A degree or equivalent in Construction, Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline.
• A relevant project management or construction qualification, such as MCIOB.
• SMSTS and Emergency First Aid at Work.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates. If you have most but not all of these skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply, as we may be able to offer development or training to support you.

Amey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff to demonstrate this commitment in every aspect of their work. You will be required to undergo our enhanced DBS check before commencing employment – please let us know upfront on any queries should you have any.

At Amey, we work on long-term stable contracts so you can plan a long-term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People which underscores our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation, enabling them to shine. Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or can bring your professional expertise and skills, there is a place for you here.

Our benefits

• Remuneration – Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions.
• Training Opportunities – Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programmes tailored to your personal growth.
• Pension – Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey.
• Flexible working – We offer a range of flexible working practices, including hybrid, part-time and flexible working patterns.
• Flexible benefits – Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
• Exclusive Discounts – Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services and more.
• Give Back to community – Two Social Impact Days each year for volunteering and fundraising opportunities.
• Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant.
• Membership of our Affinity Networks , which connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey.
• Company Car

About Amey

Who we are

Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect, and maintain critical assets and systems.

What we do

We advise, design, finance, deliver, and enhance civic, transport, and defence systems. By combining strategic intelligence, engineering, infrastructure finance, and operational expertise, we create secure, resilient, compliant, and high-value outcomes across the lifecycles of new and legacy assets.

To find out more visit our website amey.co.uk/careers.

Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion

At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.

As a disability confident leader, we’re proud to guarantee 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 support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.