Project Manager in Pontypridd

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Project Manager - IMSP Recoveries to join our dynamic AIW/IM team at Treforest. 37.5 hrs per week, on-site. (happy to discuss flexible working options)

In this role, you will lead change management within our Infrastructure Maintenance (IM) portfolio. The role is highly client-facing and will play a critical part in managing change through formal IM and client Maintenance & Renewals (M&R) routines, while maintaining tight commercial and financial control. This role offers you the unique opportunity to work on the core valley lines - currently the biggest investment for transport infrastructure in Wales, undergoing transformation of the services provided.

What You’ll Do:

• Represent the Asset Manager at Schedule 9 change meetings with the client, ensuring that all asset changes impacting planned and scheduled maintenance activities are properly identified, assessed, and controlled.
• Tracking, governing, and reporting change that impacts cost, resources, and delivery.
• Production of clear, accurate planned vs actual and variance reporting on a monthly basis of scope deliverables, supporting senior leadership decision‑making.
• Accountable for project budgets.
• Responsible for cost control, forecasting and commercial reporting for assigned projects.
• Manage and control change through established IM and client M&R governance routines.
• Drive timely and effective changes to plans to ensure continued compliance with regulatory and access maintenance requirements.
• Maintain and update the IM change tracker, ensuring full visibility of scope, cost, and resource impacts.
• Monitor and track payments under the Infrastructure Maintenance agreement.
• Lead on planned vs actual and variance analysis, producing clear monthly reports for senior stakeholders.
• Manage early warnings where potential cost or delivery risks may negatively affect infrastructure integrity or compliance.
• Support the development of stronger financial and commercial awareness across IMSP teams.
• Lead IMSP change meetings and establish a structured review schedule with all engineering discipline leads.
• Develop and maintain progress and efficiency trackers, providing timely and accurate updates to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
• Drive and evidence efficiency improvements within IMSP, demonstrating value and continuous improvement.
• Ensure IMSP remains compliant with relevant regulations, particularly those relating to access and maintenance.

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 to roles like Senior Project Manager.
• Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded apprenticeship or professional membership, tailored to your growth.
• Personal Development Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to our award‑winning programs like our Leadership Development, Women@Amey, 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:

• Excellent working knowledge of rail infrastructure maintenance or other industrial infrastructure maintenance.
• Strong commercial acumen, with proven experience in controlling budgets and managing cost risk.
• Demonstrable experience managing multiple workstreams in a complex, regulated environment.
• Advanced skills in Excel and related reporting / analysis tools.
• Sound understanding of contractual requirements within an infrastructure or rail context.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and deliver results.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact on our business and contribute to a shared, sustainable future, we invite you to join us in advancing our strategy and driving positive change.

Application Guidance

At Amey, we value a culture of 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 Sabi Suleman our recruiter for this role, at Sabira.Suleman@amey.co.uk.