Routine Budget Manager

Your New Role 

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Routine Budget Manager to join our NMC North East account in Perth, this is an hybrid role you will work between home and office. 

NMC NE is working in partnership with Transport Scotland Northeast since August 2022, with an increased focus on supporting the creation of sustainable futures for communities, together we will achieve net zero targets and improve the customer experience. 

Covering 593Km of network, we provide routine highways, bridges and structure maintenance as well as designing and managing road safety schemes. 

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 Routine Budget Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, design, and execution of all Routine Budget schemes for the NMC NE Unit as part of the Asset Management Team. A key aspect of this role is to manage both Client and Amey expectations regarding delivery of the annual works programme, in respect to financial profiling.

We want to hear from you if you have a degree in an appropriate engineering discipline, alternatively, corporate membership of appropriate engineering institution. Demonstrable experience within their role working on a trunk road maintenance Contract or having successfully fulfilled a role of a similar nature would be advantageous.

What will this role involve?

• Assist the Asset Manager and Planned Maintenance Manager to monitor scheme progress and budget in line with business needs and the operating company’s quality management system.
• Manage production of budgets and forecasts, including analysis of variances.
• Provide financial governance to ensure weekly/monthly reporting requirements are met.
• Represent Amey at weekly Client meetings in respect to programme (scheme delivery and financial profiling).
• Demonstrate technical leadership and provide both expertise and advice to Clients and stakeholders.
• Chair weekly meetings with relevant Amey staff to drive forward works programme.
• Liaise with the Network Manager and Area Managers to ensure network related issues and or Client/ MSP commitments are programmed and delivered in an appropriate timeframe.
• Ensure coordination with internal teams to ensure proposed works minimise negative effects of congestion to road users.
• Analyse the data within Transport Scotland Client Management System “AMPS” as part of preparation and maintenance the annual programme.
• Ensure the health, safety and welfare of all Contract Personnel involved with planned maintenance Schemes.
• Coach and mentor Early Career Professionals.

What we can offer you 

• Company Car / Car allowance  
• 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’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives 

Application Guidance 

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.  

Please contact our recruitment team to discuss any access needs and reasonable adjustments that may be required at any point during the recruitment process. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date should we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.  

Apply today – We are excited to hear from you!