Assurance Coordinator

AMCO; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering contractor in Barnsley is seeking an Assurance Coordinator to manage compliance and document control processes across civil engineering projects. This role supports business objectives and ensures effective delivery of contract works. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a proactive mindset. Training is provided for those without prior industry experience. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company contributory Pension scheme

Life Insurance

Westfield Health Cash Plan

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence.
• No prior industry experience required; training and support will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Act as the central point for managing Business Assurance and Document Control.
• Monitor and report on performance across various frameworks.
• Facilitate improvement projects, workshops, and planning sessions.

Skills

Strong organisational and communication skills

Ability to work independently

IT literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office

Proactive mindset

Education

Degree-level education

Job description

Civil Engineering Maintenance Environment Agency

An exciting opportunity for an Assurance Coordinator to join our Engineering team working on a varied portfolio of civils mechanical & electrical engineering works on framework contracts for mainly the Environment Agency & Canals & Rivers Trust.

Business Unit

A busy and fast paced business unit involved in a range of civil engineering works on behalf of various clients delivering engineering maintenance and infrastructure on a portfolio of civils mechanical and electrical engineering projects for clients including Highways England and the Environment Agency on long term maintenance framework contract agreements.

The Role

As Assurance and Document Controller you will act as the central point for managing Business Assurance and Document Control ensuring compliance and supporting the efficient delivery of contract works across multiple frameworks - primarily with the Environment Agency (EA).

• Support the Operations Team in delivering key business plan objectives.
• Facilitate Lean and Quality initiatives across business and project levels.
• Support implement and evaluate performance improvement projects.
• Ensure initiatives are fit for purpose cost-effective and deliver measurable results.
• Produce A3s storyboards and case studies to demonstrate benefits realisation.
• Monitor and report on performance across:

• EA AOMR Environment Agency Asset Operation Maintenance and Response
• EA MEICA Environment Agency Mechanical Electrical Instrumentation Control and Automation
• CRT Canal & River Trust
• Other client-led Key Performance Indicator (KPI) frameworks

• Capture and analyse performance data to support assurance processes.
• Provide audit evidence and develop performance improvement action plans.
• Facilitate improvement projects workshops and collaborative planning sessions.
• Conduct audits.
• Promote a Right First Time Every Time culture through coaching and behavioral support.
• Liaise with client-side improvement teams and foster open communication across project teams.
• Manage the formal document control process for all client submissions ensuring accuracy timeliness and compliance.
• Provide guidance and support to direct reports (e.g. Performance Advisers).
• Engage with internal stakeholders and external partners including clients suppliers and regulators.

Requirements

Essential

• A full UK driving licence (able to attend customer offices).
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of the role.
• Quick learner with a proactive mindset.
• IT literacy particularly in Microsoft Office applications.
• No prior industry experience required training and support will be provided.

Advantageous

• Degree-level education.
• Experience in administration document control or office management.
• Exposure to Lean principles or business improvement methodologies.
• Experience in civil engineering construction or infrastructure sectors.
• Internal or external auditor experience.

In return

• Competitive annual salary negotiable dependant on experience
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Up to 3 volunteer days
• 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
• A safe place to work
• Employee forums that provide a platform for having your voice heard

The Company

Why AmcoGiffen

You will be joining a reputable and firmly established engineering contractor operating nationally in rail civils and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil building mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country you will become part of our expert outfit.

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 aviation waterways and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at AmcoGiffen

We value collective expertise but also the spark that one person can bring. As one of us you can be you because your individuality is an asset to our business and the communities in which we work and represent.

We are working hard as part of the civil engineering and construction industry to improve diversity & inclusion. Our Diversity and inclusion journey at AmcoGiffen is constantly evolving and is designed to break down barriers and promote the principles of a diverse workforce through multiple channels. This includes delivering training raising awareness regular forums and sharing our engagement calendar of activities and events to encourage participation at all levels throughout our organisation.

Diversity & Inclusion is embodied throughout our SPIRIT core Business values and lies at the heart of our culture of Safety Professionalism Innovation Respect Integrity and Teamwork.

AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer offering challenging worthwhile careers to everyone and is pro-actively committed to improving our understanding year on year to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees as well as for the customers and communities in which we serve and operate within. It doesnt 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.

Health & Wellbeing

Operating from a people first perspective we support safety and wellbeing in the workplace as a priority. We have large number of colleagues that are trained and qualified mental health first aiders to support and listen where appropriate. We enrol all of the AmcoGiffen family onto an employee assistance programme which provides 24 hour 7 days a week counselling and advice services.

Is AmcoGiffen your next career challenge if so apply now!

For more information or to arrange a private and confidential discussion about AmcoGiffen career opportunities please contact our Recruitment Team :

Recruitment Manager

The Benefits

We offer excellent career prospects a competitive salary and outstanding training development and support opportunities. You can expect to receive a range of benefits (role dependent) including :

• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Westfield health scheme
• Minimum 25 days holiday
• Private medical insurance