Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Project Manager – Rail & Civil Engineering

Location: North Wales Coast

Business Unit: Wales Region

Sector: Rail & Civil Engineering

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of rail and civil engineering projects across the North Wales Coast. The focus will be on footbridge widening and accessibility projects such as Sandy Lane and Pen Uchaf schemes, and wider CP7 civils and structures works. The role involves full responsibility for project delivery from pre‑construction to completion, managing teams, programme, cost, safety, quality and stakeholder relationships in a fast‑paced, possession‑based environment.

• Manage projects from pre‑qualification, tendering and mobilisation through to completion and handover.
• Lead and coordinate site teams, including Site Engineers, Site Agents, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Ensure teams understand contract requirements, programme constraints and resource needs.
• Provide visible leadership across site and office teams, promoting high standards of delivery.
• Take overall responsibility for SHEQ performance, ensuring compliance with all legislative, contractual and company requirements.
• Plan and control ITPs, WPPs, Task Briefs and possession documentation.
• Promote a strong safety culture across all works, including weekend and night‑shift possessions.
• Plan and manage project programmes, including possession‑based works.
• Monitor progress against programme and budget, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Work closely with commercial teams to manage cost, change control and variations.
• Support the identification and management of contract change and risk.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with Network Rail, Transport for Wales, clients, designers and local stakeholders.
• Act as the primary escalation point for project issues, ensuring solutions are delivered efficiently.
• Provide regular progress, performance and commercial updates to senior management.
• Support business development by identifying opportunities for repeat work and framework growth in North Wales.

• Degree / HNC / HND in Civil Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience as a Project Manager within rail and/or complex civil engineering environments.
• Experience delivering civils and structures projects such as footbridges, bridges, structural refurbishments, reconstructions and DDA/Access for All schemes.
• PTS (Personal Track Safety) certification.
• SMSTS certification.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and complex interfaces.
• Proactive, solution‑focused approach to problem‑solving.
• Well‑organised with strong planning and reporting capability.

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience).
• Company car or car allowance.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service).
• Up to 3 paid volunteer days.
• Company contributory pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• Health Cash Plan and Rewards scheme.
• Structured career development pathways.
• Continuous learning and leadership development programmes.
• Supportive, inclusive culture with active employee forums.

Amco Giffen 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 Amco Giffen.