Project Manager / Senior Project Manager

AmcoGiffen; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering contractor in Liverpool seeks an experienced Project Manager/Senior Project Manager to oversee civil engineering projects. This role involves managing multiple projects, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and quality standards while fostering relationships with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Civil Engineering and possess strong leadership and communication skills. Benefits include a competitive salary and extensive career development support.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Company Vehicle

Health Benefits

Generous Holidays

Volunteer Opportunities

Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Health Cash Plan

Career Development

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Senior Project Manager or Project Manager in rail contracting.
• Experience in civils and structures projects such as bridge reconstructions.
• Some experience in Geotech works is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all stages of projects from pre-qualifying to delivery and handback.
• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, providing guidance to teams.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Tools

PTS

SMSTS

Job description

The Vacancy

Project Manager / Senior Project Manager

Sector - Rail / Civil Engineering

Location : Liverpool

Business Unit : North West & Central Region

What We Offer :

• Competitive Salary : Negotiable based on experience
• Company Vehicle : Choice between a company car or car allowance
• Health Benefits : Private medical insurance
• Generous Holidays : 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Volunteer Opportunities : Up to 3 volunteer days
• Pension Scheme : Company contributory pension plan
• Life Insurance : Comprehensive life insurance coverage
• Health Cash Plan : Westfield Health Cash Plan and Westfield Rewards
• Career Development : Robust support and a clear path for personal and professional growth.
• Internal Development Programmes : Support for future business leaders including Purposeful Leadership, Women in Leadership, and more.

About the Role :

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to join our North West & Central, CP7 team. You will focus on civil engineering and rail projects, particularly bridge reconstructions, platforms and station infrastructure developments and other related structures and civils works. In this role, you will manage and lead the successful delivery of contracts by ensuring the project team is fully informed of contract requirements and constraints, while identifying the necessary resources to meet contract objectives. Building positive relationships with all stakeholders is key to ensuring timely, budget-conscious, and high-quality project delivery that exceeds client expectations.

Key Responsibilities :

• Project Lifecycle Involvement : Participate in all stages of projects from pre-qualifying and tendering through to delivery and handback.
• Multi-Project Management : Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, effectively delegating and prioritising tasks aligned with business objectives while providing guidance to project teams.
• Health, Safety, and Quality Policies : Fulfil responsibilities as defined in the Company Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality Policies, ensuring compliance and safety on-site.
• Contract Management : Ensure project adherence to Terms and Conditions of the Contract and internal Policies and Procedures.
• Team Support : Ensure site teams are well-briefed on contract requirements and equipped to meet objectives.
• Documentation Standards : Ensure that the Construction Phase Plan, WPPs, and Task Briefs are produced to a high standard for both self-delivery and subcontracted work.
• Quality Assurance : Maintain the Contract Quality Plan and relevant Inspection and Test Plans to ensure safety and compliance.
• Site Induction : Ensure all site personnel receive suitable inductions.
• Contractor Coordination : Manage compliance and coordination of Client appointed Contractors and statutory authorities, fulfilling CDM obligations.
• Subcontractor Management : Control subcontract resources to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency and hold regular meetings as necessary.
• Continuous Improvement : Promote a culture of continuous improvement and best practice among teams.
• SHEQ Inspections : Maintain project-specific SHEQ inspections and documentation.
• Site Engagement : Conduct regular site inspections to involve both direct employees and subcontractors.
• Communication of Company Initiatives : Effectively communicate and implement company directives, arranging briefings and workshops as needed.
• Monitoring and Reporting : Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget while monitoring costs and updating the project Cost Plan collaboratively with the Commercial representative.
• Change Management : Identify and manage changes to contracts, documenting variations appropriately.
• Management Reporting : Provide formal reports on contract progress to the Senior Management Team.
• Issue Management : Escalate unresolved issues to the Senior Management Team when necessary.
• Business Development : Proactively promote the company's capabilities and identify business development opportunities, communicating them to relevant stakeholders.
• Documentation Preparation : Prepare early warning and change instruction documentation efficiently.

Requirements :

• Experience : Previous role as a Senior Project Manager or a Project Manager ready to take on additional responsibilities in rail contracting, particularly on civils and structures projects like bridge reconstructions, platforms and station enhancements. Some experience of Geotech works would be beneficial.
• Educational Background : Degree, HNC, or HND in Civil Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Certifications : PTS (Personal Track Safety); SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme).
• Skills : Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills, with a proactive approach to problem‑solving.

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 as a specialist civil, building, mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country.

AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive, live assets in highly regulated environments, delivering exceptional peace of mind for our customers, creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of high‑quality public and private sectors including rail, power generation, electricity distribution, flood defence, aviation, waterways and 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 designed to break down barriers and promote the principles of a diverse workforce through multiple channels.

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 understanding year on year to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and customers.

Health & Wellbeing

Operating from a people first perspective we support safety and wellbeing in the workplace as a priority. We have a 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

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