Senior Project Manager

AmcoGiffen; Swanley; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or allowance

Holiday 25 days + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Career development

Inclusive culture

Employee engagement

Job summary

AmcoGiffen is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead major rail and civils infrastructure projects on the Wales and Western route. The role focuses on fibre optic cabling, civils works, and line-side infrastructure upgrades, with responsibility for safety, quality, and contractor management.

You will oversee multiple sites, ensure delivery on time and within budget, and coordinate with stakeholders to drive project success and future opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading rail and civil engineering projects.
• Degree/HNC/HND in civil engineering or equivalent.
• CRE sign-off or mentoring towards CRE.
• Experience with fibre optic, FTN or power cable installation.
• PTS, SMSTS or other health and safety certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams delivering rail and civil engineering projects on the Western route.
• Oversee multiple sites, ensuring on-time delivery within scope and budget.
• Manage resources, timelines, and quality controls.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and external partners to maintain safety and efficiency.
• Monitor progress, resolve issues, and adjust plans as needed.
• Negotiate changes and manage contract relationships.
• Provide regular reports and identify growth opportunities.

Skills

Rail & Civils experience

CRE accreditation

Telecoms cabling

Leadership

Contract management

Health & safety

Education

Civil Engineering degree/HNC/HND

Job description

Under bridges, Overbridges & Footbridges

Location: Theale, South East

Sector: Rail Lineside Civils & Telecoms

Are you an experienced Project Manager/Senior Project Manager ready to lead transformative infrastructure projects within the rail and telecoms sectors? This is your chance to deliver high-impact projects on the Wales and Western railway route, involving fibre optic cable installation, associated civils works, and line-side infrastructure upgrades.

About AmcoGiffen

AmcoGiffen has built a reputation for delivering innovative solutions and high-quality outcomes across the UK’s critical infrastructure. Our expertise spans maintenance frameworks, capital delivery projects, and complex civil engineering works, including bridge reconstruction and environmental infrastructure.

Join our dynamic, fast-paced environment working on multi-disciplinary projects for a diverse range of clients, including Local Authorities, Network Rail, energy companies, and environmental organisations. Our project portfolio includes:

• Highways & Roads
• Under bridges, Overbridges & Footbridges
• Tunnels & Station Infrastructure
• Flood Alleviation & Repairs
• Earthworks & Embankments
• Lineside Civils, Cabling, Trough Routes & Telecoms

The Role

As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead teams responsible for delivering essential rail and civil engineering projects on the Western route. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Strategic Leadership: Overseeing multiple site locations, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and budget.
• Safety & Compliance: Upholding all health, safety, and environmental standards in line with regulations and company policies.
• Project Oversight: Managing resources, timelines, and quality controls to meet project objectives.
• Stakeholder & Subcontractor Management: Coordinating with external partners to maintain safety standards and efficiency.
• Progress Monitoring: Tracking project milestones, resolving issues, and adjusting plans as needed.
• Contract Management: Negotiating changes and managing contractual relationships.
• Reporting & Business Development: Providing regular updates and identifying opportunities for future growth.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have proven experience leading rail and civil engineering projects, particularly line‑side infrastructure works, fibre cabling, and associated civils. Key requirements include:

• Rail & Civils experience: Demonstrable success managing rail infrastructure projects, with knowledge of civils and telecoms installation.
• Technical Qualifications: Degree/HNC/HND in civil engineering or equivalent, with relevant industry experience.
• Rail Industry Accreditation: CRE sign-off or mentoring towards CRE approval.
• Telecoms & Power Cables: Experience with fibre optic, FTN, or power cable installation.
• Certifications: PTS, SMSTS, and other relevant health and safety certifications.
• Leadership Skills: Ability to lead teams, manage contractors, and promote a culture of safety and excellence.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary: Negotiable based on experience
• Flexible Mobility Options: Company car or allowance
• Holiday & Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, with increasing entitlement over time
• Volunteer Days: Up to 3 days annually to support causes you care about
• Pension Scheme: Contributory pension plan
• Healthcare Benefits: Life insurance, private medical cover, and Westfield Health Cash Plan
• Career Development: Ongoing training and opportunities for progression
• Inclusive Culture: A supportive, collaborative, and safe working environment
• Employee Engagement: Forums and channels to share ideas and influence workplace initiatives

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.