Project Director – Property & Buildings

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

Working for us, you’ll be delivering sustainable solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.

The Advisory Business forms part of the wider Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy Business of c2,000 staff.  Our workload is mainly (but not solely) based in the UK.  Amey Group capabilities allow us to Build and Maintain key Infrastructure and Building Assets, and we specialise in strategic long- term partnerships and contracts.  This offers our people the unique opportunity to truly consider whole life cost solutions and to positively influence the communities in which we all live and work

Our people are driven by a set of strong values, based on safety, insight, and collaboration.   

Main Purpose of the Role

To develop and lead delivery teams within the Advisory 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 Property & Buildings 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 Advisory 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 Property & Buildings portfolio

Assuming 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 Advisory operating areas

Be an ambassador for Amey values

Work collaboratively with colleagues across Amey to develop and deliver the business plans

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.

Relationships

Strong evidence of formal business relationships with clients and suppliers at peer level and above and a comprehensive personal external network

Strong demonstrable evidence of the ability to use a personal external network for business benefit eg during the bidding process

Technical and Business leaders across the Amey Consulting Business

Person Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelors or masters degree, in Project Management or a Built Environment technical discipline
• Corporate membership of relevant Institution

Skills

• Knowledge understanding and experience of the Built Environment sector.
• Ability to manage others and to deliver multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Good ability to check work produced by others including for technical content
• Demonstrates high level of commercial awareness, including identification of scope variations and potential for additional fees
• Deep understanding of their technical background discipline and how that relates to the built environment sector
• Understanding of the input required by all disciplines to delivery designs and the associated ability to generate fees using a bottom up process
• Demonstrates an excellent understanding of Health Safety and Welfare including specific regulations
• Good understanding of the role of Principal Designer requirements under both the CDM and Building Regulation (amendment) regulations (Building safety act)
• Demonstrable ability to resolve interface clashes, and to manage clashes within their specific disciplines

Behavioural competencies

• Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. For example, tracks performance and strives to remain effective, learning from both successes and failures. Readily takes on challenges or difficult tasks and has reputation for delivering on commitments
• Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. For example, strengthens alignment and coordination between own work and others’, providing well-sequenced activities and exact time frames. Foresees and resolves many potential bottlenecks and delays
• Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. For example, consistently looks at complex issues from many angles; obtains a rich and deep understanding; swiftly cuts to the core issue; skilfully separates root causes from symptoms
• Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. For example, pays close attention to a variety of metrics and benchmarks; determines both major and subtle ways to optimize processes. Swiftly resolves process breakdowns; takes steps to ensure that problems do not recur
• Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. For example, disseminates knowledge, insights, and updates in a polished, precise, and compelling manner. Demonstrates a deep interest in others’ comments. Creates rich documents and reports
• Adapts approach and demeanour in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. For example, sees even subtle cues to adapt; deploys a wide range of behaviours to stay effective. Exemplifies flexibility and resourcefulness; responds deftly to a variety of challenges and situations
• Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. For example, enlists a range of stakeholders to add value; ensures they are well informed and surprises are avoided. Confronts and challenges “us vs. them”; shows strong appreciation for others’ efforts toward shared goals
• Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. For example, consistently demonstrates strong judgment; may be sought out by others for expertise and guidance. Takes smart, independent action in urgent and non-routine situations, knows when to escalate for others’ involvement
• Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders. For example, shows a strong

commitment to identifying all relevant issues and making decisions that maximize outcomes for all key stakeholders. Engages effectively with multiple stakeholders and responds with well-balanced, winwin solutions

• Must be able to identify staff training and career development requirements necessary to address skills gaps within the project management field and support initiatives that address any shortfall

What we can offer you:

At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. That’s why when you join us, we offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers.

Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you. 

Some of our benefits include:  

• Exceptional personal development, training and progression plans, designed to allow you to shine in your career, all in line with your personal ambition 

• Competitive salary and compensation 

• Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey 

• 24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays 

• Flexible benefits scheme, including the option to buy additional annual leave and insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership 

• Our Save with Amey programme gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in 

• Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant 

• Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey
• Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities 

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. 

Application Guidance

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview, if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.

Apply Today

We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible. 

We look forward to hearing from you. 

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