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AmcoGiffen .Location: Reading area (Wales and Western – Slough to Newport).Are you an experienced 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: Lineside Civils, Cabling, Trough Routes and Telecoms.The Role
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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 and 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 and 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 and 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 and 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 and 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 experienceFlexible Mobility Options: Company car or allowanceHoliday and Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, with increasing entitlement over timeVolunteer Days: Up to 3 days annually to support causes you care aboutHealthcare Benefits: Life insurance, private medical cover, and Westfield Health Cash PlanCareer Development: Ongoing training and opportunities for progressionInclusive Culture: A supportive, collaborative, and safe working environmentEmployee Engagement: Forums and channels to share ideas and influence workplace initiativesReady to lead impactful rail and civil engineering projects?Take the next step in your career and make a real difference on vital infrastructure. Apply today!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 and Inclusion
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 and 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 and 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.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 on
recruitment@amcogiffen.co.ukSeniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Project Management, Engineering, and ManagementIndustries: Construction, Telecommunications, and Electric Power GenerationNote: This description was refined to remove HTML formatting artifacts while preserving the original content ..... full job details .....