Construction Manager (650V Electrical)
Location: Barnsley (covering sites across the East Midlands Route)
Sector: Rail (D&P / 650v Power)
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 preparing 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.
What We Offer
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Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
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Company car or car allowance
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25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service and option to buy up to 5 additional days on a salary sacrifice scheme)
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Up to 3 volunteering/Community impact days
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Company contributory pension
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Life Insurance
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Medicash Health Cash Plan & Rewards
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Strong internal support structure and clear pathways for career progression
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Continuous learning and development opportunities
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A safe, inclusive working environment
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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:
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650v Signalling Power Installations
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SSP Cable Installations
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Bender Unit Installations
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ASP - Auxilliary Supply Point, FSP - Functional Supply Point & PSP - Principal Supply Point Works.
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Electrification & Power
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Signalling
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Telecoms & Comms
We are committed to delivering safe, high-quality engineering solutions for our clients while supporting continuous improvement and professional development across the business.
The Role
As 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.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead projects from tender input through to delivery, testing, and handback.
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Ensure compliance with contract requirements, company procedures, and industry standards.
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Plan, supervise, and implement all design and construction activities for 650v installations.
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Develop and maintain Construction Phase Plans, WPPs, Task Briefs, ITPs, and Quality documentation.
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Manage site inductions, competency checks, and workforce briefings.
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Coordinate with client-appointed contractors, statutory authorities, and stakeholders.
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Manage subcontractors to ensure safety, quality, and productivity.
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Conduct regular site inspections, SHEQ audits, and engagement activities.
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Monitor programme performance, identify variations, and support commercial reporting.
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Maintain cost control in partnership with commercial teams.
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Promote best practice and continuous improvement across the project team.
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Provide progress reports to senior management.
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Work towards CRE (Contractors Responsible Engineer) and RM (Responsible Manager) duties on Network Rail projects.
Skills & Experience Required
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Proven experience as a Construction Manager within a rail electrical or E&P environment.
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Strong understanding of 650v signalling power systems and associated installation practices.
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Experience delivering E&P, M&E, signalling power, telecoms, or related rail systems projects.
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Knowledge of BS 7671:2018 (18th Edition).
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Excellent leadership, planning, and communication skills.
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Ability to manage multiple sites across a regional route.
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Experience with Class II equipment installations
Desirable (but not essential)
Qualifications
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PTS
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COSS
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SMSTS
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Management / Project Management qualification
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Full UK Driving Licence
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.
