Project Manager

at  Amey

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 will 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

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Project Manager (Journey Time Reliability Coordinator) to join our NMC North East account in Perth.
Our NMC NE account is working in partnership with Transport Scotland North East since August 2022, we are responsible for inspections, cyclical maintenance, asset management, scheme delivery as well as winter maintenance and incident response.
The team are first on the scene to assist road users on the road network, deliver engineering design and operational delivery services throughout the North East trunk road network enabling reliable journey times and a high level of customer care for the people and businesses that use these roads every day.
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 (Journey Time Reliability Coordinator) plays an important part in the delivery of the liaison, coordination and management service necessary to minimize the impact of all roadworks, incidents and events occurring on or near the Trunk Road network of the Unit to minimise delays and congestion to Transport Scotland customers.

You will be responsible for:

• Be the first point of contact within the Operating Company for
• all roadworks undertaken by the Operating Company,
• all roadworks undertaken by third parties
• Incidents and
• Events
• Liaise and communicate with relevant Operational Partners and disseminate accurate and timely information to assist in the effective delivery and coordination of Operations including Incidents and Special Events occurring on or near the Unit during roadworks.
• Coordinate, monitor and control all roadworks, incidents and events to minimise road closures, potential impacts and conflicts and maximise the capacity of the Trunk Road network, using the Roadworks Module, Scottish Road Works Register, Traffic Scotland Service website and other relevant systems where necessary and undertaking periodic site visits to assess the implementation and impact of roadworks and events.
• Own and manage the Roadworks Module.
• Implement escalation procedures for roadworks, incidents and events which exceed allowable delay thresholds.
• Evaluate the impact of roadworks, incidents and events to identify improvements for future roadworks and events with similar impacts.
• Liaise with the Incident Liaison Officers and relevant Operational Partners in dealing with Incidents occurring during roadworks; such liaison including coordination of the activation and implementation of Standard Incident Diversion Routes.
• Support the Network Manager in delivering the Operating Company’s duties and responsibilities in relation to Legislation.
• Utilise and manage support personnel on specific tasks relating to the planning and implementation of roadworks or Special Event s including coordinating, mobilising, deploying and supervising traffic management arrangements and evaluating their impact.
• Provide reports on the impact of the Operating Company’s activities on the journey time reliability of the Trunk Road network with recommendations for proposed improvements.
• Liaising with relevant Operational Partners to ensure the Operating Company’s procedures and working practices when carrying out Operations on the Unit are fully compatible with the Network Operations Service Providers operational procedures for the public transport corridor.
• Support the Incident Liaison Officers in managing the delivery of the Trunk Road Incident Support Service and Incident Support Units’ requirements.

We want to hear from you if you have experience in a similar role or have experience of Highways Maintenance Operations.
Due to the nature of the role, ideally you will hold full Drivers Licence.
You will have extensive experience with the Scottish network which has helped you gain excellent customer service and commercial knowledge.
What makes this role unique is if you join our team, you’ll have the chance to focus on the parts of your role your most enjoy. You will be working closely with clients to build relationships, have the opportunity to develop additional skills and leadership capabilities through comprehensive training Amey offers. Our environment is one of collaboration and support where the direction of your career is led by you.