Project Manager - Highways

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Project manager to join our dynamic Norfolk Streetlighting team in Norfolk, working from our Brooke Depot (NR151HJ). This role will be carried out onsite.

This position offers a competitive salary.

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The Project Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring the success of our initiatives. As a candidate for this position, you will be instrumental growing the street lighting business in Norfolk and surrounding areas, by identifying opportunities with both our existing and new clients which we can deliver, ensuring that we maintain the highest standards of quality and efficiency. Your leadership will be pivotal in managing resources, budgets, and timelines, ultimately driving the team to achieve its goals seamlessly.

What You’ll Do:

• Work with our Business development manager and both existing and new clients to develop a pipeline of opportunities in the region for street lighting and associated work
• Support the Commercial manager / bid manager in the pricing of new opportunities / bids
• Support the principal contract manager with the identification of areas to improve performance on the contract through better solutions, planning and equipment  
• Lead the delivery of all new schemes / works to programme and budget
• Use construction solutions that cause minimum disruption
• Effective use and control of supervisory resources
• Develop and maintain procedures to achieve certainty of programme delivery
• Liaise with other delivery managers regarding supervision of works, including establishing required resource levels
• Focus on the concepts of ‘right first time’ and ‘no delays’
• Ensure that projects are delivered to time and budget in accordance with programme and financial commitment
• Review design and contractual options during the design process
• Oversee measurement and valuation of work carried out
• Review success of solutions and provide feedback to all relevant parties
• Comply with all relevant health and safety legislation
• Support other street lighting contracts as and when required

Why Join Us?

At Amey, we don’t just offer jobs, we offer opportunities to build fulfilling careers. As one of the top 1% of employers recognised by Investors in People, we are committed to your professional growth and wellbeing. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

• Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions.
• Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities to other areas of the business
• Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded CPC qualification, tailored to your growth.
• Personal Development Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to our award-winning programs like our Leadership Development, Women@Amey, and Multicultural Leadership programs.
• Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind.
• Holidays: Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further 5 days! Giving you plenty of time to relax and recharge.
• Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave, cycle-to-work schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
• Social Impact: Take part in our community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects.

What You’ll Bring:

• Experience and expertise in the field of project management, gained through previous similar roles
• Extensive Street Lighting knowledge, including standards and products to allow the successful delivery of LED upgrade projects, column replacement projects, annual planned maintenance projects
• Experience on improving outputs and efficiencies on the contract

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact on our business and contribute to a shared, sustainable future, we invite you to join us in advancing our strategy and driving positive change.

Application Guidance

At Amey, we value a culture of diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact, no matter their background, gender, race, or personal circumstances. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to shine.

As a Disability Confident leader, we’re proud to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

If you have any questions or need any adjustments during the recruitment process, don’t hesitate to reach out to Kayla. Caruth our recruiter for this role, at kayla.caruth@amey.co.uk