Assistant Project Manager

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

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

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

The Opportunity

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Assistant Project Manager to join our Consulting Energy Transition & Sustainability (ET&S) project management team.

As the Assistant Project Manager, you will be part of a wider (ET&S) Project Management team. You will be providing effective support and assistance to the Built Environment practice in the production and maintenance of technically sound project management deliverables, for a wide range of clients. Responsibilities include:

Responsibilities include:

• To work in a team, assisting in the production and maintenance of technically sound project management solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements
• Assist with the delivery of weekly project management reports associated with financial, resource or time related reporting.
• Support and develop programmes (resource and cost associated)
• Support with projects cost/ fee governance assurance - but will have no responsibility for the financial performance of the project
• Be part of the internal team across the wider ET&S Project Management team, supporting a variety of projects
• The individual will form a relationship with representatives of the professional institution to which they have become aligned and ensure development of self-career
• General office duties associated with the smooth running of a consulting engineering business

What you will bring to us:

• Associate member of the Association for Project Management
• Association for Project Management Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) or equivalent
• Bachelors or Masters degree in an appropriate subject
• Understanding of project management theory and principles, gained through practical application with developing ability to apply in practice.
• Knowledge and understanding of project management and specification processes
• Awareness of commercial issues
• Basic understanding of Health, Safety and Welfare, including specific regulations
• Ability to produce reports to a good standard
• Basic understanding of the different interfaces on projects
• Supervisory and people management skills. Moving towards being capable of supervising more junior members of staff undertaking similar tasks

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.

Career Development –

Our dedicated progression framework identifies your career pathway and progress within the organisation, and with dedicated mentoring and support on hand to ensure you hit your career milestones. We’re huge advocates for professional development and offer a recognition bonus for those achieving professional qualifications.

Work-life Balance –

Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns. And with a network of offices across the UK, we’re open to discussing working options that suit you.

Wellbeing –

Health cash plan, 24 GP, support and assistance programmes, wellbeing ambassadors and Wellbeing Wednesday, dental vouchers

EDI-

At Amey we celebrate our people and all that they are. This is reflected in our Affinity Group networks, providing a community of support and connection, a safe space to share experiences, learn from one another and generate ideas – Women @ Amey, NeuroDiversity, Armed Forces, Multicultural Network, Pride, Diversability and Parents & Carers.

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.

Plus a range of other great perks and benefits including:

• 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.

Your Career at Amey Consulting

At Amey Consulting, we value collective expertise, but also the spark one person can bring. As one of us, you can really be yourself, because your individuality is an asset.

You’ll be stretched, but always supported. Well recognise your hard work and look after your well-being too. You’ll be empowered to play your part and achieve, encouraged to fulfil your own ambition as well as the shared one.

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.