Project Manager

Your New Role:

We have a great job opportunity for a skilled Project Manager to join our team in Scotland. Your main role will be to oversee various projects in Amey’s Scottish Schools Edinburgh Estate which includes everything from big construction projects to smaller maintenance tasks. Safety and making sure our clients are happy are our top priorities. We’re growing our project team to handle all our work, so this is a perfect chance to be part of our expanding Complex Facilities division at Amey.

The ideal candidate will be based locally to Edinburgh to support delivery of our East based contracts, with a project/construction background, will join our team of 6 to oversee Scottish school estates projects. Responsibilities include safely delivering construction projects, drawing upon site/project management expertise.

A valid driving license is essential for this role.

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with one day per week required in our Paisley office for face-to-face interactions. The rest of the week between site/home working.

The standard hours of work are 37.5 Hours Per Week

You will be responsible for:

As Project Manager you will manage the end-to-end delivery of projects within the Amey FM Project Team and maintain co-ordination and control over a regional based portfolio of projects.

Daily tasks will include but are not limited to:

• Ownership and delivery of all projects directly delivered by the Project Manager.
• Direction of Assistant Project Managers and junior project staff in delivery of project works.
• Liaising with Amey FM Site Managers, Amey Operations teams, Project Commercial Team, Clients and Stakeholders.
• Working with Project Team colleagues to develop and deliver larger and more complex projects work from inception, through Investigation, Design and Delivery.
• Deliver revenue within agreed budgets
• Develop, monitor and manage Project Programmes to ensure deadlines are achieved.
• Working with our supply chain partners and Subcontractors to ensure highest levels of Health, Safety and Quality are achieved, project timescales and cost targets are met.
• Conduct weekly reviews with managers and project teams.
• Developing future project business

We want to hear from you if you have/are

• Experienced in developing and managing project work within a Facilities management / construction environment- experience of working within PFI contract background would be desirable but is not essential.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in suitable construction/ management or Engineering discipline
• Working experience of CDM and Risk Management
• A strong team player, highly organised and a good communicator
• Ability to manage Clients Expectations to secure successful Project outcomes.
• Able to demonstrate project cost control
• Able to develop design specifications, health and safety plans and other key documentation associated with the definition, competition, and delivery of projects.    
• Experienced in managing on site project works on several sites and co-ordination of several sub-contractors in the delivery of a single project.
• Basic IT skillset in Excel/SharePoint
• Driving License is essential

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 PVG check before commencing employment – please let us know upfront on any queries should you have any.

What we can offer you:

When you join us, we can 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 and we have a competitive reward and benefits program.

• Career Development – Exceptional development and progression plan
• Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
• Holidays – Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Choices – Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership
• Save with Amey – Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers
• Social Value – You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives
• Company Car/Car Allowance

We embrace difference and support individuals to work in ways that work best for them.

We are committed to working sustainably and by working in partnership with the communities we serve, so people and the planet are protected.

Who is Amey:

• We are at the heart of modern Britain, helping the economy to grow by designing, maintaining and transforming the nation’s strategic assets.

• Our 11,000 people are behind the critical services the country relies on every day.

• Our unique engineering and operations experience, together with data driven insight from our consulting business, delivers better results for our clients.

• We are trusted partners of Government – both national and local – managing assets and complex projects that are vital to the sustainable growth of the country.

To find out more take a look at our website www.amey.co.uk

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 support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date should we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Apply today – We are excited to hear from you!

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