Principal Project Manager

Overview

In this role you lead project management activities within Amey's Consulting Project Management team, guiding cross-functional teams to deliver on time and within budget. You will oversee large and complex projects, manage commercial outcomes, and contribute to bids and client engagements. The position is hybrid with Manchester office options and supports flexible working arrangements. You will help shape project delivery across a network of offices, driving impact for diverse infrastructure programs.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible benefits scheme
• Cycle2Work
• Discounts via Save with Amey

Responsibilities

• Act as a project management team leader, providing guidance to project teams, operational managers, clients and suppliers
• Monitor and control project costs, progress, and scope variances with technical teams to meet quality, cost, and schedule targets
• Own the commercial success of projects within your portfolio, including budgeting and cost management
• Interface with client and supplier representatives at peer level and higher, including presenting proposals
• Lead bid preparation and work-winning efforts, coordinating technical and commercial offers with accountability to the bid director
• Step into people management responsibilities as required by the business

Key requirements

• Bachelor or Master degree in Civil Engineering, Project Management, or related field
• Full membership of a professional body (APM, PMI, IPMA) or equivalent
• Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) status or equivalent
• Applied project management principles to complex/ambiguous problems
• Experience managing teams and delivering both minor and major projects
• Strong knowledge of PM processes, procedures, and tools
• Excellent commercial awareness and supplier management
• Excellent verbal communication with clients and internal stakeholders
• Solid understanding of Health, Safety and Welfare regulations
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and act as people manager when needed

• Strong leadership and people-management abilities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Stakeholder relationship management
• Project management processes, procedures and tools
• Commercial and financial management
• Multidisciplinary team coordination

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