Pre-works Coordinator

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Pre-Works Coordinator to join our Area 10 Planning Team. This position is based from Rochdale - Milnrow Motorway Unit (M62 Junction 21) (OL164LG).

Amey is working on behalf of National Highways in Area 10 which is made up of 300 miles of strategic road network including some of the region’s busiest motorways: the M6, M56 and M62, we provide routine, cyclic and winter maintenance, and response across the whole of the Northwest, also overseeing traffic management during incidents.

Ensuring our roads are well- maintained and well- managed, through all-weather seasons we aim to help reduce traffic incidents and severity of road accidents as well as ensure road user of the Northwest feel safer.

Pre-Works Coordinator plays an important part in carrying out all aspects of the role as identified by the Standard Operating Model processes. Also, assisting the Principal Planning Manager and Senior Planner on a Highways England Maintenance and Response contract to develop, maintain and deliver the highway cyclic and reactive maintenance programme in Area 10.

The standard hours of work are 37.5 per week.

You will be responsible for:

• Receiving, planning and programming of reactive work orders from National Highways Confirm System
• Utilising Amey Works Management System carry out pre-works coordination of works required.
• Manage and monitor progress of works from creation to completion and develop an appropriate action plan where works are falling behind programme
• Liaise with the Operations Managers to ensure that decisions/directions are consistent with the achievement of quality, safety, programme and financial objectives
• Understand the Road Space Booking Requirements and converse with Chapter 8 (desirable)
• Load Network Occupancy Event numbers into the programme numbers
• Forecast and monitor the financial performance of the projects portfolio, providing regular (minimum monthly) detailed reports, comparing actual and forecast performance to plan expectations and explaining variations
• Work with the Area Managers to ensure resources have been allocated to deliver the programme
• Accept and validate works orders and allocate to the delivery team
• Maintain and develop key client contacts to maximise future business opportunities
• Arrange and chair meetings between Amey, the Client and their contractors to enable the benefits to be maximized with the sharing of Road Space during Maintenance and scheme works.
• Co-ordinate labour, plant, materials, supply chain, permits, risk assessments, safety compliance, traffic management, with others where appropriate

We want to hear from you if you have:

• Competent use or IT systems and packages, mainly Microsoft Office
• Experience of planning and co-ordination
• Excellent communication skills across all levels of employee and client
• Problem Solving
• Previous Routine Maintenance experience (preferred)
• Highways sector knowledge (desirable)
• To effectively problem-solve and work with team members to reach a suitable resolution
• Managing projects and conflicting demands as required
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Time management and being punctual
• Ability to challenge assumptions and ask questions

• 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
• Company Car
• 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

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.

Please contact our recruitment team at Charlotte.McEvoy@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs and reasonable adjustments that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.

Apply today – We are excited to hear from you!