Project Manager - Highways

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Amey Group Information Services Limited

Your New Role 

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Project Manager – Highways to join our NMC North East account in Perth. This is a hybrid role, offering you flexibility to work between the office and home. 

NMC NE is working in partnership with Transport Scotland Northeast since August 2022, with an increased focus on supporting the creation of sustainable futures for communities, together we will achieve net zero targets and improve the customer experience. 

Covering 593Km of network, we provide routine highways, bridges and structure maintenance as well as designing and managing road safety schemes. 

By ensuring our roads and highways are well-maintained through all-weather seasons and traffic incidents, we aim to create well-functioning, safe spaces which minimise disruption, keep people moving and support thriving communities. 

The standard hours of work are Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week.

The Project Manager (Highways) is responsible for overseeing the planning, design, and execution of all Routine Budget schemes for the NMC NE Unit as part of the Network Team. A key aspect of this role is to manage both Client and Amey expectations regarding delivery of the annual routine works programme. The role is Client and Public facing to address issues raised for the Southern area of the trunk road network within the NE Unit (A9, A92, A972, A90 to Stonehaven and M90).

You will be responsible for: 

Providing a one point contact with Client Area Manager
To demonstrate and promote a culture of route ownership and pride in the Network
To identify and implement routine and cyclic maintenance works and programmes
Liaison with other teams within Contract
To provide an effective liaison point with all other outside agencies
To encourage development of team members
Drive efficiencies within team
Manage design team involvement in design of routine maintenance works. 
The efficient management of area network team
Ensuring compliance with procedures and direction of Core Management Team
The maintenance and improvement of the network in accordance with policies and requirements
Road space management and implementation of appropriate mitigation measures
Implement an effective partnering relationship with in-house teams, contractors and clients
Comply with relevant health & safety legislation, particularly the CDM Regulations
Comply with the Integrated Management System  

Ideally you will have previous experience working on a trunk road maintenance Contract or having successfully fulfilled a role of a similar nature would be advantageous.

What we can offer you 

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    

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.  

Please contact our recruitment team at (url removed) to discuss any access needs and reasonable adjustments 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