The Vacancy
Sustainability & Assurance Manager
Sector: Rail / Civil Engineering
Region: South Region including Wales & Borders
Locations: Pontyclun (South Wales), Highbridge (South West), Theale (South East), Swanley (Kent)
Join a Purpose-Driven Team
We're looking for a passionate and experienced Sustainability & Assurance Manager to lead our specialist team across the UK. This is a unique opportunity to shape environmental and social sustainability strategies within high-impact rail, civils and engineering projects.
About AmcoGiffen
AmcoGiffen is a trusted partner in delivering maintenance frameworks, capital projects, and complex civil engineering solutions nationwide. Our work spans:
* Highways & Roads
* Bridges (Under, Over & Footbridges)
* Tunnels & Station Infrastructure
* Flood Alleviation & Repairs
* Earthworks & Embankments
* Lineside Civils, Cabling, Trough Routes & Telecoms
We collaborate with Local Authorities, Network Rail, energy providers, and environmental organisations to deliver resilient infrastructure with sustainability at its core.
Your Impact
As Sustainability & Assurance Manager, you'll drive our environmental and social sustainability agenda across the South of England and Wales. You'll lead a regionally based team of advisors and work closely with operational teams to embed best practices and ensure compliance.
Key Responsibilities
* Shape and implement our company-wide Sustainability Strategy
* Provide expert guidance on environmental legislation and best practice
* Integrate sustainability into project design and delivery
* Lead investigations and reporting of environmental incidents
* Deliver training and development in sustainability and assurance
* Collaborate with clients, regulators, and internal stakeholders
* Monitor site visits and reporting quality across projects
* Champion regional initiatives and represent the business at key forums
What You'll Bring
* A relevant qualification (Degree/Diploma/HNC/HND) in Environmental or Sustainability disciplines
* Proven experience in civil engineering (ideally rail)
* Chartered membership of IEMA or equivalent professional body
* Strong understanding of legal and contractual frameworks related to sustainability
What We Offer
* Competitive salary (based on experience)
* Company car or car allowance
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (with service‑based increases)
* Contributory pension scheme
* Life insurance
* Westfield Health Cash Plan & Rewards
* Structured career development and leadership programmes
* Inclusive forums for employee voice and wellbeing
* A safe, supportive, and purpose‑led working environment
If you're ready to lead with purpose and make a tangible impact on sustainable infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you.
The Company
AmcoGiffen is a reputable and firmly established engineering contractor operating nationally in rail, civils and engineering markets. We are a specialist civil, building, mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with successful projects and frameworks across the country.
We have a wealth of experience working on sensitive, live assets in highly regulated environments, delivering exceptional peace of mind for our customers across a range of high‑quality public and private sectors, including rail, power generation, electricity distribution, flood defence, aviation, waterways and 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 to improve diversity & inclusion. Our journey is constantly evolving and designed to break down barriers and promote the principles of a diverse workforce through multiple channels, including training, awareness, forums and an engagement calendar of activities.
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 and our customers and communities.
Health & Wellbeing
Operating from a people‑first perspective we support safety and wellbeing in the workplace as a priority. We have a large number of colleagues trained and qualified as 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‑day 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:
tom.peach@amcogiffen.co.uk
Recruitment Manager
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