Project Manager - Rail

-; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainable infrastructure solutions provider in Cardiff is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the design phases of the Cardiff Crossrail Design Delivery Project. You will coordinate multi-disciplinary designs, engage with stakeholders, and maintain budget controls. The ideal candidate will have relevant project management experience, a degree, and strong commercial awareness. This role supports hybrid and flexible work patterns.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Minimum 24 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible benefits

Health cash plan

Wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• Experience in Project Management (e.g., Assistant Project Manager role).
• Knowledge of health, safety and welfare procedures.
• Ability to prepare and check deliverables to a reasonable standard.

Responsibilities

• Produce technically sound project management deliverables.
• Maintain project management information to meet quality criteria.
• Oversee junior staff and take responsibility for their actions.

Skills

Project Management

Health and Safety procedures

Interface management

Commercial awareness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in an appropriate subject

Project Management Qualification (PMQ) or equivalent

Associate membership of the Association for Project Management

Job description

Amey – Sustainable Infrastructure Solutions

Amey is a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.

The Opportunity

We have a permanent Project Manager role to join our Consulting Rail team in Cardiff. You will support the growing project management team, delivering work on major projects such as Cardiff Crossrail, where Amey is the Principal Designer Advisor for the tramway initiative.

The role

The Project Manager will oversee the design phases of the Cardiff Crossrail Design Delivery Project under NEC4 contract conditions, coordinating multi-disciplinary designs, managing strategic programme activities, engaging with stakeholders, maintaining budget controls and applying risk management strategies.

Responsibilities

• Produce technically sound project management deliverables compliant with all relevant technical standards and client requirements.
• Prepare, check and maintain project management information to ensure quality, cost and programme criteria are met.
• Oversee junior staff and take responsibility for their actions.
• Liaise with client and supplier representatives, attend progress meetings and respond to queries.
• Contribute to bid preparation and the general work-winning function.
• Drive effective health and safety practices within the team.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience in Project Management (e.g., Assistant Project Manager role).
• Knowledge of health, safety and welfare procedures, including Integrated Management Systems and CDM Regulations.
• Ability to prepare and check deliverables to a reasonable standard.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience with interface management.
• Professional review or end‑point assessment leading to Incorporated or Chartered status, or equivalent.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in an appropriate subject.
• Associate membership of the Association for Project Management.
• Project Management Qualification (PMQ) or equivalent.

Benefits & Development

• Generous pension scheme.
• Minimum 24 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Flexible benefits – additional annual leave, cycle2work, charity giving, gym membership.
• Health cash plan, 24 GP support, wellbeing programmes.
• Community involvement days and volunteer opportunities.

Career Development

Our dedicated progression framework and mentorship support your career milestones and professional qualifications, including recognition bonuses.

Work-Life Balance

Hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns are supported, with offices across the UK.

Diversity & Inclusion

Amey provides a safe and inclusive environment for all candidates. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates and offer reasonable adjustments or additional support for applicants with disabilities.

Application Guidance

Contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] for any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support.