CRE Civils Construction / Design Manager

AmcoGiffen; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/allowance

25 days holiday + BH

Volunteer days

Pension and life insurance

Health benefits

Training & development

Internal development programmes

Employee forums and engagement

Job summary

AmcoGiffen in Wales is seeking a Design Manager (CRE‑C) to lead the CP7 Wales Civils Framework design and construction activities. You will oversee on-site works, coordinate design inputs and ensure safety, quality and programme adherence.

The role requires extensive CRE rail experience, GRIP knowledge and proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams, with engagement across clients, designers and subcontractors to drive value and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• BEng in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered membership desirable (ICE).
• CSCS Professionally Qualified Person or equivalent accreditation.
• Extensive CRE experience in rail projects.
• Knowledge of Network Rail GRIP process.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Contractors Responsible Engineer duties and ensure governance compliance.
• Oversee design, construction and survey activities ensuring alignment with programme and budget.
• Manage design change requests and submittals for approval.
• Collaborate with clients and design teams to resolve technical queries.
• Identify and manage risks across design–construction interface.
• Conduct inspections and review temporary works requirements.
• Promote quality assurance and continuous improvement throughout delivery.
• Support project handback and ensure H&S documentation is complete.

Skills

Construction CRE

Rail sector experience

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership / people management

Project coordination

Education

BEng in Civil Engineering

Chartered membership (ICE)

CSCS Professionally Qualified Person

Job description

Design Manager (CRE‑C) – Contractors Responsible Engineer – Construction

Sector: Rail

Location: Pontyclun, South Wales

About The Opportunity

AmcoGiffen is looking for an experienced and proactive Design Manager (CRE‑C) to join our established rail team in Wales. This role is central to the successful delivery of the CP7 Civils & Structures Framework, supporting vital infrastructure improvements across the Wales & Borders Route. It offers the chance to influence major rail projects, lead multidisciplinary teams and contribute to safer, more resilient rail networks.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Company car or car allowance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Up to 3 volunteering days annually
• Contributory pension scheme, life insurance and health benefits
• Ongoing training, career development and progression opportunities
• Internal development programmes, including Purposeful Leadership and Women in Leadership
• A safe, inclusive and supportive workplace with active employee forums and engagement platforms

About The Business Unit

AmcoGiffen continues to grow across Wales & Western, with secured long‑term frameworks and a strong pipeline of civil engineering projects. Our work spans a wide range of rail infrastructure improvements, including bridges, embankments, stations, tunnels and flood defence schemes. We operate in a dynamic environment, delivering both tendered and framework projects that require technical excellence, collaboration and strong leadership.

Current Projects & Contracts

• CP7 infrastructure projects and renewals
• Bridge & Footbridge replacements and refurbishments
• Station upgrades and accessibility improvements (AfA- Access for All)
• Tunnel refurbishments
• Flood alleviation and scour prevention schemes
• Retaining wall renewals and structural strengthening

Role Overview

As a Construction CRE, you will play a key role in delivering the CP7 Wales Civils Framework. You will oversee construction activities on site, coordinate design and survey inputs, and ensure that all works meet safety, quality and programme expectations. You will also act as a key point of contact for clients, designers, subcontractors and internal teams, helping to drive clarity, collaboration and continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out Contractors Responsible Engineer duties, ensuring full compliance with assurance and governance processes.
• Oversee and monitor design, construction and survey activities, ensuring alignment with programme and budget.
• Manage design change requests, change orders and design submittals for approval.
• Work closely with clients and design teams to resolve technical queries and design issues.
• Identify and manage risks and opportunities across the design–construction interface.
• Conduct inspections, assess construction methodologies and review temporary works requirements.
• Promote best practice, innovation and quality assurance throughout project delivery.
• Support project handback processes and ensure all H&S documentation is complete and accurate.
• Collaborate with design and commercial teams to negotiate revisions and contractual changes.
• Provide regular progress and assurance reports to the Contractors Engineering Manager.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Extensive experience as a Construction CRE / Contractors Responsible Engineer within the rail sector.
• Strong understanding of civil and rail engineering principles, construction methods and safety requirements.
• Knowledge of Network Rail’s GRIP process and experience delivering rail asset renewal projects.
• Proven ability to manage design coordination, temporary works and construction methodologies.
• Confident in stakeholder engagement, including landowners, authorities and regulatory bodies.
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to lead teams and influence positive outcomes.

Academic & Professional Qualifications

• Minimum BEng in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered membership of a recognised professional body (e.g., ICE) is desirable.
• CSCS Professionally Qualified Person or equivalent accreditation.

Joining AmcoGiffen means contributing to essential rail infrastructure projects that improve safety, reliability and connectivity across Wales. If you’re a driven Construction CRE looking to take the next step in your career, we’d be delighted to receive your application.

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 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.

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.