Principal Performance and Assurance Manager

Amey is a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operation and decarbonisation solutions for UK infrastructure. Working at Amey puts you at the centre of an inspiring expert team. Your work on critical transport and built environment programmes will be vital to our society, our economy and our communities. We celebrate, protect and we develop what is great in all of us. Every day, our teams across the UK do truly important work, shaping some of the most complex environments. The places that we all rely on in our lives today and long into the future, with impacts on generations to come. You will succeed here because we have a special way of working together, with a truly diverse and inclusive team.  Your New Role: We have a fantastic opportunity for a Principal Performance and Assurance Manager to join our Senior Management Team in Staffordshire. This position will work closely with our client, Staffordshire County Council (SCC) across the Staffordshire network, based from our offices in Tipping Street (ST16 2DH) The salary will be dependant on your experience.   Collaborating closely with our client Staffordshire County Council, Amey takes pride in delivering top-tier Maintenance and Construction services, catering to the extensive network across Staffordshire. The value of the contract is worth £70 million per annum.  As a Principal Performance and Assurance Manager, you will require strong leadership abilities to manage risks alongside a team of specialists. You will play an essential role in fostering positive client and stakeholder relationships while upholding the safety, quality, and reliability of our road networks. The standard hours of work are 37.5 hours, Monday – Friday You will be responsible for: Lead a team to ensure compliance in H&S, Environmental, Quality, Transport, & Depots. Identify and mitigate performance and compliance risks. Develop key relationships with Staffordshire County Council and stakeholders. Ensure strict adherence to contractual, industry, and regulatory standards. Implement improvements for efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Drive continuous improvement and promote sustainable practices. We want to hear from you if you have: Extensive senior leadership experience in highway maintenance or related fields Strong knowledge of HSEQ compliance and industry best practices Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities Commitment to safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement Strategic and innovative problem-solving skills 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’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for 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 at (url removed) to discuss any access needs and reasonable adjustments that may be required at any point during the recruitment process. Apply today – We are excited to hear from you