Sustainability & Assurance Manager

AmcoGiffen; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm is seeking a Sustainability & Assurance Manager to guide sustainability strategies across high-impact projects. The role involves shaping company sustainability policies, overseeing compliance, and providing expert advice on environmental practices. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications, proven civil engineering experience, and recognize the importance of sustainable practices in project delivery.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car or car allowance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Life insurance

Health Cash Plan & Rewards

Career development programs

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification (Degree/Diploma/HNC/HND) in Environmental or Sustainability disciplines.
• Proven experience in civil engineering (ideally rail).
• Chartered membership of IEMA or equivalent professional body.
• Strong understanding of legal and contractual frameworks related to sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Shape and implement our company-wide Sustainability Strategy.
• Provide expert guidance on environmental legislation and best practice.
• Integrate sustainability into project design and delivery.
• Lead investigations and reporting of environmental incidents.
• Deliver training and development in sustainability and assurance.

Skills

Environmental legislation

Sustainability best practices

Civil engineering experience

Project design

Leadership

Education

Relevant qualification in Environmental or Sustainability disciplines

Job description

Sustainability & Assurance Manager

Sector: Rail / Civil Engineering

Region: South Region including Wales & Borders

Locations: Pontyclun (South Wales), Highbridge (South West), Theale (South East), Swanley (Kent)

Join a Purpose-Driven Team

We're looking for a passionate and experienced Sustainability & Assurance Manager to lead our specialist team across the UK. This is a unique opportunity to shape environmental and social sustainability strategies within high-impact rail, civils and engineering projects.

About AmcoGiffen

AmcoGiffen is a trusted partner in delivering maintenance frameworks, capital projects, and complex civil engineering solutions nationwide. Our work spans:

• Highways & Roads
• Bridges (Under, Over & Footbridges)
• Tunnels & Station Infrastructure
• Flood Alleviation & Repairs
• Earthworks & Embankments
• Lineside Civils, Cabling, Trough Routes & Telecoms

We collaborate with Local Authorities, Network Rail, energy providers, and environmental organisations to deliver resilient infrastructure with sustainability at its core.

Your Impact

As Sustainability & Assurance Manager, you'll drive our environmental and social sustainability agenda across the South of England and Wales. You'll lead a regionally based team of advisors and work closely with operational teams to embed best practices and ensure compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Shape and implement our company-wide Sustainability Strategy
• Provide expert guidance on environmental legislation and best practice
• Integrate sustainability into project design and delivery
• Lead investigations and reporting of environmental incidents
• Deliver training and development in sustainability and assurance
• Collaborate with clients, regulators, and internal stakeholders
• Monitor site visits and reporting quality across projects
• Champion regional initiatives and represent the business at key forums

What You'll Bring

• A relevant qualification (Degree/Diploma/HNC/HND) in Environmental or Sustainability disciplines
• Proven experience in civil engineering (ideally rail)
• Chartered membership of IEMA or equivalent professional body
• Strong understanding of legal and contractual frameworks related to sustainability

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• Company car or car allowance
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (with service-based increases)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Westfield Health Cash Plan & Rewards
• Structured career development and leadership programmes
• Inclusive forums for employee voice and wellbeing
• A safe, supportive, and purpose-led working environment

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.

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