Principal Project Manager

Principal Project ManagerWe have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Principal Project Manager to join our Consulting Highways team. This is a hybrid position and with office space in London.With our network of offices across the UK and now Ireland, we are open to discussing working options that match your needs, with the flexibility to change how you work as your life evolves. In this specific role you will join our project management team across Transport for London’s Infrastructure Improvement Framework (IIF) portfolio, supporting the development and assurance of a range of infrastructure programmes that improve reliability, capacity and passenger experience across the network. What you will be doingTo act as a project management team leader, providing advice, guidance and supervision as appropriate to project management teams, operational managers, clients and suppliers.Responsibilities include: To act as a project management team leader, providing advice, guidance and supervision as appropriate to project management teams, operational managers, clients and suppliersMonitoring and controlling project costs, progress of the works and scope variances with the assistance of technical teams while satisfying the overarching criteria of quality, cost and programme.Responsibility for the commercial success of the projects within your portfolio, controlling budgets and managing the costs associated with the project executionLiaising with client and supplier representatives at peer level and higher, including presenting proposalsSignificantly contributing to the preparation of bids and the general work winning function, taking responsibility for the management and coordination of technical and commercial offers with accountability to the bid directorAssuming the role of people manager when required by the businessWe want to hear from you if you havePrevious experience managing or delivering projects for TfL (Transport for London) or within a TfL-regulated environment would be advantageousBachelors or Masters degree in an appropriate subject such as Civil Engineering, Project Management, etc.Full membership of the Association for Project Management or other Project Management Professional Body (PMI, IPMA, etc.)Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) status with the Association for Project Management or equivalent.Applies project management principles and best practices to complex or ambiguous situations, where concepts need to be adapted to reach the correct outcomeKnowledge, understanding and experience of the project management field of expertise, with the ability to manage others. Demonstrates a full understanding of the project scope and acts as project management lead for both minor and major projectsHighly experienced with project management processes, procedures and tools. Good ability to check work produced by others.Demonstrates very good commercial awarenessExcellent knowledge of suppliers and the services they provide, maintained through regular contactExcellent oral communicator, able to present arguments and ideas very well to peers, more senior colleagues and clients. Can deliver internal training workshops to peers and presentations to clientsHas a good understanding of Health, Safety and Welfare, including specific regulationsDemonstrates a very good ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and identify key interfaces for successful project deliverySupervisory and people management skills. Capable of managing or influencing the actions of project management teams regardless of office location, project or account, including the multidisciplinary environment and to undertake the people manager roleHigh level experience and expertise in the field of project management, probably gained in a Lead Senior Project Manager role or equivalentWhat 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 ambitionCompetitive salary and compensationGenerous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey25 days annual leave, plus bank holidaysFlexible benefits scheme, including the option to buy additional annual leave and insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membershipOur Save with Amey programme gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights inFamily friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependantMembership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within AmeyTwo Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunitiesAbout AmeyWho we areAmey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect, and maintain critical assets and systems.What we doWe 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/careersApplication GuidanceDiversity and InclusionWe 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 to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.Apply todayWe may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible.We look forward to hearing from you.Inspiring Impact Together#PM1

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