Title: Assistant Project Manager
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager to join our vibrant, inclusive community that celebrates our differences and makes a real impact across the UK.
What will the role offer?
Working at Amey puts you at the centre of an inspiring expert team. You will have opportunities to work with our Consulting team assisting in the production and maintenance of technically sound project management deliverables for Amey Consulting commissions such as in the planning, monitoring and communication of processes and documentation that satisfy the overarching criteria of quality, cost and programme.
The standard hours of work are 40 Hours per week.
We offer a range of flexible working practices, including hybrid, part-time and flexible working patterns. With our network of offices across the UK, we are open to discussing working options that match your needs, with the flexibility to change how you work as your life evolves.
What you will be doing:
• Working in a team, assisting in the production and maintenance of technically sound project
management solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements
• General office duties associated with the smooth running of a consulting business.
• You will be expected to meet any budget targets and deadlines set by their manager but will have no responsibility for the financial performance of the project.
We want to hear from you if you have:
• Bachelors or Masters degree in an appropriate subject
• Associate membership of the Association for Project Management
• Association for Project Management Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) or equivalent
Skills
• Has an understanding of project management theory and principles, gained through practical application with developing ability to apply in practice
• Has knowledge and understanding of project management and specification processes and is starting to take ownership for the production of deliverables with appropriate supervision
• Good competence with relevant project management software and similar analytical tools
• Has some awareness of commercial issues
• Has good knowledge of suppliers and types of services they provide
• Reasonably good oral communicator who is able to present arguments and ideas
• Has a basic understanding of Health, Safety and Welfare, including specific regulations
• Can produce reports to a good standard
• Demonstrates a 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
We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates. If you have most but not all of these skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply, and we will provide you with development or training to support you.
What we can offer
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
About Amey
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.
To find out more visit our website amey.co.uk/careers
Application Guidance
Diversity and Inclusion
We constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We seek out the skills, joy and energy that often-marginalised groups can bring to our teams and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
We are 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 you may require 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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