Project Director - Property & Buildings in Birmingham

Amey is a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions for transport infrastructure and the built environment. Working for us, you’ll be delivering sustainable solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.

Main Purpose of the Role

To develop and lead delivery teams within the Advisory business area, to meet the needs of our contracts and projects, providing leadership, technical direction and guidance to project management teams and operational managers.

Responsibilities

• Responsibility for the commercial success of projects within the Advisory portfolio, controlling budgets and managing costs associated with the production of deliverables.
• Liaise with client and supplier representatives up to director level, including preparation of presentations.
• Lead the preparation of bids and the general work-winning function, including the role of Bid Director.
• Provide technical guidance to project managers and design disciplines across the Property & Buildings portfolio.
• Assume the role of people manager when required by the business.
• Input into budget preparation and thereafter be accountable for delivery of schemes to programme and monthly budget.
• Ensure studies, investigations, design, procurement, audits and work contract supervision are carried out in accordance with relevant requirements.
• Prioritise and control all design activities across the business area.
• Provide professional and technical advice throughout the Advisory operating areas.
• Act as an ambassador for Amey values.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Amey to develop and deliver business plans.

Size & Scope

Responsible for the commercial success of projects within the portfolio, controlling budgets and managing the costs associated with production of deliverables.

Relationships

• Strong evidence of formal business relationships with clients and suppliers at peer level and above, and a comprehensive personal external network.
• Evidence of the ability to use an external network for business benefit, e.g., during the bidding process.
• Relationships with technical and business leaders across the Amey Consulting Business.

Person Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Project Management or a built‑environment technical discipline.
• Corporate membership of a relevant professional institution.

Skills

• Knowledge, understanding and experience of the built‑environment sector.
• Ability to manage others and deliver multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Strong ability to check work produced by others for technical content.
• Demonstrates high commercial awareness, including identification of scope variations and potential for additional fees.
• Deep understanding of the technical discipline and its relation to the built‑environment sector.
• Understanding of the input required from all disciplines to deliver designs and the ability to generate fees using a bottom‑up process.
• Excellent understanding of health, safety and welfare, including specific regulations.
• Good understanding of the role of Principal Designer under CDM and Building Regulation (Building Safety Act) requirements.
• Ability to resolve interface clashes and manage clashes within specific disciplines.

Behavioural Competencies

• Hold self and others accountable to meet commitments, learning from successes and failures.
• Plan and prioritise work to meet commitments aligned with organisational goals, foreseeing potential bottlenecks.
• Analyse complex, contradictory information to solve problems, focusing on root causes.
• Use efficient processes for continuous improvement, resolving breakdowns and preventing recurrence.
• Deliver clear, multi‑mode communication tailored to audiences.
• Adapt approach and demeanour in real time to meet shifting demands.
• Build partnerships and collaborate to meet shared objectives, appreciating others’ efforts.
• Make timely decisions that move the organisation forward, using sound judgement.
• Anticipate and balance needs of multiple stakeholders to maximise outcomes.

Training and Development

Identify staff training and career development requirements to address skill gaps within project management and support initiatives.

Benefits

• Exceptional personal development, training and progression plans aligned with personal ambition.
• Competitive salary and compensation.
• Generous pension scheme with extra contributions from Amey.
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Flexible benefits scheme, including the option to buy additional annual leave, insurance benefits, Cycle2Work and discounted gym membership.
• Access to thousands of discounts through the Save with Amey programme.
• Family‑friendly policies for new parents and caring responsibilities.
• Membership of Affinity Networks that connect and support diverse communities within Amey.
• Two Social Impact Days each year for volunteering and fundraising opportunities.

EEO Statement

Amey is committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of 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. Contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required during the recruitment process.