Project Manager

AmcoGiffen; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering contractor in the UK seeks a Project Manager for civil engineering projects. This role entails overseeing project delivery from tendering to completion, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing resources effectively. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and experience in infrastructure projects, with significant responsibilities including contract negotiation and reporting. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Company Car or Car Allowance

Generous Holiday Package

Volunteer Days

Pension Scheme

Life Insurance & Private Medical Cover

Health Benefits

Career Progression & Learning

Inclusive & Safe Workplace

Employee Forums

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in a contracting or civil engineering environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams on infrastructure projects.
• Awareness of health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to ensure the successful delivery of civil engineering projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental requirements.
• Track and report on project performance and objectives.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Leadership

Risk Management

Compliance Knowledge

Contract Negotiation

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degree / HNC / HND in civil engineering

Industry Certifications (SMSTS)

Job description

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!

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 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.

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:

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Recruitment Manager