Job Description

Social Value Manager

Construction & Engineering

Location:

Barnsley

Sectors:

Transport infrastructure; rail; aviation; highways; environment; canals and rivers; power and energy

About us

AmcoGiffen delivers maintenance frameworks, capital delivery and complex civil engineering projects across the UK, including bridge reconstruction, environmental infrastructure, highways, tunnels, station works, lineside civils and utility installations. Our clients include Local Authorities, Network Rail, energy companies and environmental organisations.


Join our dynamic, fast-paced environment working on multi-disciplinary projects for a diverse range of clients. Our project portfolio includes:


?? Highways & Roads

?? Under bridges, Overbridges & Footbridges

?? Tunnels & Station Infrastructure

?? Flood Alleviation & Repairs

?? Earthworks & Embankments

?? Lineside Civils, Cabling, Trough Routes & Telecoms

Role Summary

We're seeking a strategic and purpose-driven Social Value Manager to lead the development and implementation of our social value strategy. This senior role sits within our Strategy & Development Support function and is key to embedding meaningful social impact across our projects.


You'll conduct local needs analyses, shape action plans, and collaborate across teams to ensure our commitments are realised and reported. This is a chance to influence how infrastructure projects deliver lasting value to communities--while aligning with PPN002 and our clients' social value priorities.

What You'll Do

Develop and deliver a comprehensive social value strategy and action plan aligned with PPN 002 and client expectations Collaborate with bid teams to define and evidence project-specific social value commitments Support work-winning through bid writing, case studies, and impact reporting Monitor, report, and continuously improve social value delivery using tools such as RSVT, Loop, or Hive, as prescribed by clients Launch and manage our Social Value Hub to centralise reporting, communications, and best practice sharing Coordinate regional teams and forums to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment across the business Engage with our supply chain partners to amplify social value outcomes Ensure our Business Management System (BMS) policies and procedures remain relevant and up to date Work cross-functionally to organise and support events that showcase and deliver social value Partner with Communications to raise awareness and celebrate our social impact Represent AmcoGiffen at external forums, events, and stakeholder meetings Stay informed on best practices and bring fresh thinking into our approach

What You'll Bring

Deep understanding of social value frameworks, tools, and measurement techniques Proven experience applying social value principles across varied project scales Familiarity with

PPN002

and client-aligned social value strategies Experience using reporting platforms such as RSVT, Loop, or Hive Ability to conduct local needs analyses and translate insights into action Strong track record of building partnerships with community organisations and supply chain partners Skilled in data interpretation and producing board-level reports Excellent communication and presentation skills across all levels Commercial awareness and experience in a work-winning environment Strategic mindset with policy development experience Confident facilitator and public speaker Ability to work independently and build trusted relationships

This role is ideal for someone passionate about creating tangible community benefits through infrastructure. If you're ready to shape the future of social value at AmcoGiffen, we'd love to hear from you.

What We Offer

Competitive annual salary negotiable dependant on experience Company Car or Car Allowance 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service) Company contributory Pension scheme Life Insurance Westfield Health Cash Plan & Westfield Rewards Support and employee infrastructure embedded in the business as a platform for personal and professional development creating pathways for unrivalled career development and progression opportunities internally. Consistent learning opportunities Internal development programmes dedicated to supporting the development of our colleagues and future business leaders including Purposeful Leadership, Women in leadership and much more. A safe place to work Employee forum's that provide a platform for having your voice heard


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.