Senior Project Manager – Highways

Bristol, Gloucestershire
Amey Ltd
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Senior Project Manager to join our dynamic Severn Bridges Inspection and Maintenance (SBIM) team at Severn Bridge Maintenance Unit (BS354BD).

In this role, you will play an important part in ensuring annual inspection programme and all inspection reporting is completed to programme in accordance with all relevant technical standards within the relevant specialism / discipline. Delivery of all the specified inspections and reports on time, within budget and to the quality required. Also, being responsible for overseeing welding compliance on SBIM.

Specialist Bridges Inspection and Maintenance contract is a 15 year contract for National Highways to deliver inspection and maintenance works to the M48 Severn Bridge, M4 Prince of Wales Bridge and M5 Avonmouth Bridge in the South West of England.

What You’ll Do:

• Implement the contractual inspection requirements to fully meet the client specification in accordance with relevant standards and programme;
• Undertake any work of a technical nature that falls within ability and competence;
• Be confident to work under minimum supervision and competent to check the work of others and supervise less experienced or junior staff
• Assist with competency appraisal processes subject to suitable level of supervision;
• Assist Bridge Managers and Operations Manager in developing training programmes for junior members of staff
• Carry out site visits and surveys, inspections and supervise sub-contract inspectors;
• Prepare and check feasibility studies, inspection, assessment and technical reports and other written documents in an appropriate format ensuring compliance with Amey procedures;
• Comply with the requirements of the Amey Integrated Management System including Health & Safety, Environmental and all other appropriate regulations;
• Take line management responsibility for the direction and supervision of inspection team members to help ensure timely project delivery is achieved within budget and in accordance with the specification;
• Engage in client and third party liaison;
• Support the preparation of bids and delivery of services on other contracts, when required;
• Keep up to date with industry best practice and where appropriate apply best practice within the team environment;
• Undertake the performance appraisals for all reporting staff and support learning and development opportunities including management of team training requirements
• Take part in the on-call rota to cover emergencies outside of normal working hours as required by operational circumstances
• Ensure weld procedures are in place and up to date
• Manage welding process including verification and conformity checks on materials and ensure all relevant records are kept
• Inspect completed welds using a variety of non-destructive techniques
• Identify non-conformances and suggest areas for improvement
• Ensure compliance with NHSS20 and NHSS19
• Ensure training records and certification are kept up to date for painting and welding activities on the contract

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.
• Company Car: Select from an electric company vehicle or receive a generous car allowance, supporting our ambitious journey to carbon net zero!
• Personal Development Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to our award-winning programs like our Leadership Development, 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:

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC in Civil or Mechanical Engineering;
• Working towards Chartered or Incorporated Engineer of a relevant professional body (ICE, CIHT or IStructE) desirable but not essential
• Completed or Working towards Bridge Inspection Certification Scheme (BICS)
• Qualified Weld Inspector, minimum CSWIP 3.1
• PCN Level 1/2/3
• IPAF 1A Static Boom desirable but not essential
• Full clean driving licence

Skills

• MUST BE ABLE TO WORK AT HEIGHT CONFIDENTLY
• Outstanding attention to detail.
• Knowledge of applicable codes.
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Skill in the fabrication, joining and repair of a variety of metal objects, equipment, fixtures and structures.

Experience

• 10 years post-graduate experience in bridge inspection of highway or railway structures
• Awareness of Temporary works
• Experience of Long span bridges desirable but not essential
• The individual will need to be a self-motivated individual with exceptional organisational and interpersonal skills. The
• individual must be suited to a culture which is entrepreneurial, fast paced, value-driven, and with very high corporate
• performance and ethical standards.
• The individual will need to be very comfortable working in a lean structure, should be highly customer focused, possess strong ethical and moral standards and be willing to assume significant personal accountability
• The ability to work unsupervised and take responsibility during dynamic situations

Technical Competencies

• Excellent knowledge of power tools, electrical equipment, and manual tools
• Experience of lifting using mobile cranes and lorry mounted cranes
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and designs.
• Ability to produce basic fabrication drawings for review and approval
• Good working knowledge of metals and metallurgy

Application Guidance

At Amey, we value a culture ff 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 (url removed).