Project Manager in Barnsley

Title: Project Manager
Requisition ID: 11915
Project Manager

Location: Amey Communities | Unit 18 Barnsley BIC | Innovation Way | Wilthorpe | Barnsley | S75 1JL
Salary: Competitive
Hours of Work: 7.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday. Flexible working with no formal split, as this will vary depending on the time of year. The role will mainly be split between the Barnsley office and project sites, with home working opportunities available.

Join our vibrant, inclusive community in Amey Communities, delivering lifecycle, minor works and capital projects across PFI school portfolios and complex facilities environments that make a real positive impact across the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, from school extensions and modular accommodation units to refurbishment and M&E replacement programmes.

As Project Manager, you will take ownership of projects from inception through to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget and in compliance with contractual, statutory and operational requirements.

What You Will Do

• Lead the planning, mobilisation and delivery of multiple concurrent lifecycle, minor works and capital projects across PFI school estates and complex facilities environments.
• Develop and manage project programmes, budgets, scopes and resource plans, ensuring projects meet contractual obligations, KPIs and compliance requirements.
• Manage project risks, issues and change control processes to ensure successful project delivery.
• Oversee contractor and supply chain performance from procurement through to project completion, ensuring quality, compliance and safety standards are met.
• Coordinate works to minimise disruption to school operations and maintain excellent stakeholder relationships.
• Provide project reporting, governance documentation and regular updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support and provide direction to Assistant Project Managers and Project Assistants where applicable.

What You Will Bring

• Strong project management capability across planning, delivery and project close out.
• Commercial and financial management experience.
• Understanding of PFI contracts and FM delivery models.
• Experience managing projects within FM, construction or PFI environments.
• Experience delivering works within live operational environments, ideally schools.
• Proven contractor and stakeholder management experience.
• Strong leadership and decision-making capability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Construction, Engineering, Project Management or related field (desirable)
• Relevant project management qualification (e.g. MCIOB) (desirable)
• SMSTS (desirable)
• Emergency First Aid at Work (desirable)
• Full UK Driving Licence – Required

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.

Amey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff to demonstrate this commitment in every aspect of their work. You will be required to undergo our enhanced PVG check before commencing employment – please let us know upfront on any queries should you have any.

Why join Amey?
At Amey, we work on long-term stable contracts so you can plan a long-term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People which underscores our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation, enabling them to shine. Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or can bring your professional expertise and skills, there is a place for you here.

Our benefits

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.

• Remuneration - Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions
• Career Growth: Shine in your career with advancement opportunities
• Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs tailored to your personal growth.
• Holidays - Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further days.
• Pension - Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey
• Flexible working - We offer a range of flexible working practices, including hybrid, part-time and flexible working patterns. With our network of offices across the UK, we are open to discussing working options that match your needs, with the flexibility to change how you work as your life evolves
• Flexible benefits – Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
• Exclusive Discounts - Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
• Give Back to community - Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities
• Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant
• Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey

About Amey

We are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.

Our purpose is to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.

Every day our teams across the UK and internationally do truly important work shaping some of the most complex environments that impact generations to come.

To find out more visit our website amey.co.uk/careers

Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion

At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.

As a disability confident leader, we’re proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.

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