Engineering Manager (CEM)
Region: North Wales (Rail / Civil Engineering)
Location: North Wales (projects across Mid & North Wales, incl. North Wales Coast)
The Opportunity
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Engineering Manager (CEM) to join AmcoGiffen’s Wales business, leading engineering delivery on a portfolio of CP7 rail infrastructure projects across Mid and North Wales.
This role will play a key part in delivering critical schemes including the North Wales Coast Footbridges Enhancements Programme, a vital project supporting planned train frequency increases between Chester and Llandudno Junction, alongside a range of civil structures renewals projects.
All works are delivered under Design & Build contracts, providing an opportunity to influence engineering solutions from concept through to delivery and handback.
The Role
As Engineering Manager (CEM), you will be responsible for leading the engineering function across allocated projects, ensuring full compliance with Network Rail standards and governance.
You will oversee projects from initial remit through design, construction, and final handback, working closely with Project Managers, CREs, designers, and clients.
Key responsibilities include:
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Acting as Contractor’s Engineering Manager (CEM) in accordance with Network Rail requirements
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Leading the engineering management and assurance process across multiple projects
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Managing design delivery (internal and external designers) within a Design & Build environment
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Reviewing remits and defining appropriate engineering strategies and deliverables
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Ensuring compliance with GRIP / PACE processes and technical standards
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Chairing and managing design reviews and technical approvals
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Reviewing and approving key documentation (drawings, specifications, WPPs, CPPs, TBs)
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Providing technical leadership on construction methodology and buildability
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Supporting safe, efficient, and compliant project delivery through all lifecycle stages
In addition to CEM duties, you will periodically undertake CRE responsibilities, making strong technical and construction knowledge essential.
Key Projects
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North Wales Coast Footbridges Enhancements Scheme
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Civil Structures Renewals (CP7 portfolio)
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Wider rail infrastructure and asset management works across the region
Essential Skills & Experience
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Proven experience as a CEM within a rail contracting environment
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Strong background in civil engineering projects (structures, bridges, stations, rail assets)
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Experience managing engineering in Design & Build contracts
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Ability to oversee full project lifecycle from remit to handback
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Excellent knowledge of Network Rail standards and engineering governance
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Strong construction methodology and buildability expertise
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Ability to undertake CRE duties when required
Technical Skills
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Civil Engineering
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Engineering Management
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Design Management
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Rail Infrastructure
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Bridges / Structures / Stations / Property
Desirable:
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Competency in ProjectWise
Qualifications
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Degree qualified in Civil Engineering (BSc / MEng / MSc or equivalent)
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Chartered or working towards Chartership (ICE or similar)
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PTS (Personal Track Safety)
Why Join AmcoGiffen?
You will join a leading engineering contractor with a strong track record in delivering multi-disciplinary rail and civil engineering projects across the UK. We work on complex, high-profile infrastructure in highly regulated environments, providing long-term career security and development.
We offer:
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Competitive salary and benefits package
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Company car or allowance
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Generous holiday entitlement + bank holidays
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Pension and life insurance
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Health cash plan and wellbeing support
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Ongoing training and career development opportunities
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Inclusive, collaborative working culture
Diversity & Inclusion
At AmcoGiffen, we value individuality and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive workforce. Our culture is built on our core values of Safety, Professionalism, Innovation, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork (SPIRIT).
Apply Now
If you are an experienced CEM ready to take a leading role in delivering critical rail infrastructure across North Wales, we’d love to hear from you.
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, and waterways.
AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we offer challenging and worthwhile careers to everyone. 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.
