Project Manager – Electrical
Electric Vehicle Charging Installation
Location:
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Site-Based Travel:
Nationwide
About The Opportunity
We're seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager to join our fast-paced engineering installation team. This role is central to delivering a growing portfolio of electric vehicle (EV) charging installations across the UK. If you thrive in industrial electrical environments and enjoy leading multidisciplinary projects, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact in a rapidly evolving sector.
Role Overview
As Project Manager, you'll oversee the scoping, planning, documentation, and delivery of multiple EV charging and Environment Agency M&E projects. These projects span electrical, mechanical, and civil engineering disciplines, with a strong emphasis on electrical and civil expertise. You'll collaborate with our design team, clients, and electricity distribution network operators to ensure seamless upgrades and installations.
You'll be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget, while maintaining high standards of quality and client satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead projects from pre-qualification and tendering through to delivery and handback
* Uphold responsibilities under the Company's Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) policies
* Ensure compliance with contract terms and internal business management systems
* Communicate project requirements clearly to site teams and ensure resource readiness
* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and stakeholders
* Develop and maintain Construction Phase Plans, Work Package Plans, and Task Briefs
* Manage Contract Quality Plans, Inspection and Test Plans, and handover documentation
* Deliver site inductions and verify competencies of all personnel
* Coordinate with client-appointed contractors and statutory authorities
* Manage subcontractor performance, safety, and efficiency
* Promote continuous improvement and best practices across all project phases
* Conduct regular site inspections and engagement sessions
* Communicate and implement company initiatives and directives
* Monitor project progress, variations, and cost plans in collaboration with commercial teams
* Identify and manage contract changes effectively
* Provide formal progress reports to senior leadership
* Undertake or work towards CRE and RM duties on Network Rail projects
* Escalate unresolved issues to senior management as needed
* Represent and promote the company to clients and identify business development opportunities
Requirements
We're looking for a highly capable Project Manager with a strong foundation in electrical installation and a proven ability to lead complex, multidisciplinary projects. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of technical expertise, commercial insight, and leadership skills to drive successful outcomes.
* Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline (e.g., electrical or civil engineering)
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally
What We Offer
* Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience)
* Company car or car allowance
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service)
* Up to 3 volunteer days
* Company-contributory pension scheme
* Life insurance
* Westfield Health Cash Plan & Rewards
* Internal development programmes including Purposeful Leadership and Women in Leadership
* Structured support for personal and professional growth
* Ongoing learning and career progression opportunities
* A safe and inclusive working environment
* Employee forums to ensure your voice is heard
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 & Inclusion at AmcoGiffen
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 & 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 & 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.
Health & Wellbeing
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:
Recruitment Manager