AmcoGiffen
Construction Manager (650v Electrical)
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Construction Manager (650v Electrical)
Construction Manager (650V Electrical)
Location: Barnsley (covering sites across the East Midlands Route)
Sector: Rail (D&P / 650V Power)
About the Role
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Construction Manager to join our expanding team specialising in electrical engineering maintenance, repair, and installation of high-voltage power systems, switchgear, generators, and infrastructure plant equipment.
This role will support the continued growth of our Distribution & Plant (D&P) portfolio and prepare for upcoming works on 650V rail infrastructure.
This role is ideal for a driven rail professional with strong leadership capability and a background in 650V power installations.
Benefits
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
- Company car or car allowance
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service and option to buy up to 5 additional days on a salary sacrifice scheme)
- Up to 3 volunteering/Community impact days
- Company contributory pension
- Life insurance
- Medicash Health Cash Plan and Rewards
- Strong internal support structure and clear career progression pathways
- Continuous learning and development opportunities
- Safe, inclusive working environment
- Employee forums ensuring your voice is heard
About the Business Unit
You’ll be joining a busy, fast-paced Rail Systems/Electrical environment, delivering a diverse portfolio of projects across the East Midlands route. Our teams specialise in:
- 650V Signalling Power Installations
- SSP Cable Installations
- Bender Unit Installations
- Auxillary Supply Point (ASP), Functional Supply Point (FSP) & Principal Supply Point Works (PSP)
- Electrification & Power
- Signalling
- Telecoms & Comms
The Role
As the Construction Manager (Electrical), you will take full responsibility for the safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of on-site works. You will be the primary point of contact for delivery, Health & Safety, quality, and site leadership.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead projects from tender input through to delivery, testing, and handback.
- Ensure compliance with contract requirements, company procedures, and industry standards.
- Plan, supervise, and implement design and construction activities for 650V installations.
- Develop and maintain:
- Construction Phase Plans
- Work Package Plans (WPPs)
- Task Briefs
- Individual Task Permits (ITPs)
- Quality documentation
- Manage site inductions, competency checks, and workforce briefings.
- Coordinate with client-appointed contractors, statutory authorities, and stakeholders.
- Manage subcontractors to ensure safety, quality, and productivity.
- Conduct regular:
- Site inspections
- Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ) audits
- Engagement activities
- Monitor programme performance, identify variations, and support commercial reporting.
- Maintain cost control in partnership with commercial teams.
- Promote best practice and continuous improvement across the project team.
- Provide progress reports to senior management.
- Work towards CRE (Contractors Responsible Engineer) and RM (Responsible Manager) duties on Network Rail projects.
Skills & Experience Required
- Proven experience as a Construction Manager within a rail electrical or E&P (Electrical & Printing) environment.
- Strong understanding of 650V signalling power systems and associated installation practices.
- Experience in delivering E&P, M&E (Mechanical & Electrical), signalling power, telecoms, or related rail systems projects.
- Knowledge of BS 7671:2018 (18th Edition).
- Excellent leadership, planning, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple sites across a regional route.
- Experience with Class II equipment installations.
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Desirable (but Not Essential)
- SMTH
- G110
- PTS (Person Traffic Safety)
- COSS (Certification of Safety Skills)
- SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)
- Management or Project Management qualification(s)
- Full UK Driving Licence.
About the Company: Why AmcoGiffen?
You will be joining a reputable, established engineering contractor, operating nationally in rail, civil, and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen specialises in overhauling, maintenance, and renewals in high-grade public and private projects—including rail, power generation, electricity distribution, flood defence, aviation, and waterways.
Diversity & Inclusion at AmcoGiffen
We value collective expertise and individuality. Join us to be truly you, as your uniqueness strengthens our business and community impact. Committed to evolving diversity and inclusion:
- Delivering training, raising awareness
- Implementing ongoing forums
- Sharing events and engagement calendars
SPIRIT Core Values underscore our commitment to Safety, Professionalism, Innovation, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we foster a diverse and inclusive workplace for anyone committing to the requirements of the role. Age, disability, gender, health, marital status, sexual preference, religion, travel status, or any other personal characteristics matter not to us—competence and capability speak louder.
Health & Wellbeing Support
We champion safety and wellbeing in the workplace through:
- Qualified mental health first aid training for our team
- An Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 support.
Ready to rising the challenge?
If so, apply now—and let’s make it happen!
For further details or to arrange a private and confidential discussion:
Tom Peach
Recruitment Manager
tom.peach@amcogiffen.co.uk
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