About Amey

Fast Track your Career

Transport for Wales has awarded KeolisAmey a multi-billion-pound contract to run the Wales and Borders train service and to develop the Cardiff Central Metro. This is the biggest ever contract to be awarded in Wales and we will work closely with TfW to deliver a new era for passengers and for Wales, with more services, newer trains, better stations and a more reliable network.

To deliver the project and to establish a wider consultancy footprint in Wales, Amey is opening a design hub to create new jobs in Cardiff. We are looking to recruit designers, engineers and railway professionals across all rail disciplines for both the design and asset discovery phases of the project.

If you keen to develop a career in the rail environment and you would like to be part of this exciting development for Wales, visit www.amey.co.uk or join us at our recruitment day at the Radisson Blu hotel Cardiff on 3^rdJuly.

What is the purpose of this role?

To manage and deliver allocated contracts safely in accordance with legislation and Amey procedures to contract specification and programme, while building and sustaining long term customer relationships in accordance with project relationship matrix.

What will this role involve?

• Promote safe working practices, ensure full implementation and compliance with safety responsibility statement below
• Previous Experience of Project Management within a large scale rail project
• Deliver the Amey Essentials
• Strong understanding of the operational Railway
• Accountable for submitting and meeting accurate forecasts for cost and turnover achieving forecast margins for allocated contracts
• Ensure that allocated contracts are effectively planned and progress reviewed on a weekly basis
• Timely submission of weekly PAPM/CAPM's and period end Balanced Scorecard reports to an agreed format (to include the Amey Essentials KPIs)
• Support the tender processes and strategy as required
• Establish and manage a clear communication plan for Client and suppliers as appropriate meeting Amey Essential KPIs

What are we looking for?

• Min HNC / HND in Engineering (or a similar approved qualification)
• Must be able to drive
• Degree in Engineering (or similar qualification at this level)
• Commercially experienced and competent
• Skilled at customer and supply chain management in challenging environments
• Computer literacy - Excel, Word, Power point and Microsoft Outlook
• Understanding of the Railway Operating Environment
• Significant project management experience of multi- disciplinary projects (preferably) within the railway infrastructure with responsibility for P&L at project level
• The ability to manage and lead a team in the successful delivery of multi-disciplinary projects
• Strong interpersonal skills to influence and manage all stakeholders Technical competencies
• Satisfy requirements of PTS medical
• PTS / IWA
• Health & Safety Training (IOSH)
• Knowledge of Risk Assessment techniques
• Understanding of Railway planning systems
• Environmental awareness for managers

What makes this role unique?

You will effectively lead and line manage project teams, including training, development and performance management.