Job Description

Are you an experienced Project Manager looking to lead challenging civil engineering projects? This is your opportunity to take charge in delivering an interesting and diverse portfolio of projects across our Historical Railways Estates framework, Power stations and gas storage sites.

About Us

Join a fast-paced project and maintenance environment, working on multi-disciplinary projects with a diverse range of clients, including National Highways, Network Rail, SSE, Drax and environmental organisations. Our projects span:


?? Highways & Roads


?? Underbridges, Overbridges & Footbridges


?? Tunnels


?? Power stations & gas storage sites


With ongoing infrastructure projects and long-term maintenance frameworks, this is a prime opportunity to drive impactful change in the sector.

The Role

As Project Manager, you will lead teams responsible for delivering a portfolio of civil engineering (with some electrical and facilities management works) projects, ensuring seamless execution from tendering to project completion. Your key responsibilities will include:

Strategic Leadership

: Managing multiple projects, ensuring successful delivery within budget and programme.

Compliance & Safety

: Ensuring contracts adhere to all applicable legislation, Health & Safety Plans, and environmental requirements.

Project Oversight:

Keeping site teams informed about contract parameters and ensuring they have the right resources to achieve objectives.

Subcontractor & Supplier Management

: Controlling and coordinating external resources to maintain the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and quality.

Progress Monitoring:

Continuously tracking contract performance to ensure milestones and objectives are met.

Contract Negotiation:

Identifying, agreeing, and managing contract changes in collaboration with the Project Delivery Team.

Reporting & Business Development:

Providing formal progress reports while identifying new business opportunities for growth.

What We're Looking For

To excel in this role, you should have previous experience leading civil engineering projects

with a strong technical and managerial background. The ideal candidate will bring:

Proven Experience:

Previous experience as a Project Manager in a contracting or civil engineering environment.

Technical Expertise

: Degree / HNC / HND in civil engineering or strong equivalent experience in a technical engineering role.

Civils Experience:

Demonstrated experience leading teams on infrastructure projects, with rail and/or highways experience. Any previous experience working in power stations or similar environments, along with basic electrical safety knowledge, is advantageous.

Planning:

Demonstrated experience in managing multiple programmes through pore-constriction phase to handover.

Industry Certifications:

SMSTS, Temporary Works Coordinator.

Strong Leadership Skills:

The ability to manage teams and drive excellence across multiple contracts, ensuring safe delivery and quality at all times.

What We Offer

Competitive Salary

- Negotiable depending on experience

Company Car or Car Allowance

- Flexible options for mobility

Generous Holiday Package

- 25 days plus bank holidays (increasing with service)

Volunteer Days

- Up to 3 days to contribute to causes you care about

Pension Scheme

- Company contributory pension plan

Life Insurance & Private Medical Cover

- Comprehensive healthcare for you and your family

Health Benefits

- Westfield Health Cash Plan & Westfield Rewards

Career Progression & Learning

- Dedicated support for personal and professional development

Inclusive & Safe Workplace

- A company culture that prioritises well-being and collaboration

Employee Forums

- A platform to share ideas and have your voice heard

Take the next step in your career and lead rail and civil engineering projects that make a real impact!

AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive, live assets in highly regulated environments, we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers, creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of high-quality public and private sectors. These include rail, power generation, electricity distribution, flood defence, and waterways.


AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we offer challenging and worthwhile careers to everyone. It doesn't matter to us what your age, disability, employment status, gender, health, marital status, sexual preference, membership or non-membership of a trade union, nationality, race, religion or social class are, or indeed any other personal characteristics not directly related to the relevant job. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.