The Vacancy
Contracts Manager - Aviation ¦ Civil Engineering
Location: Manchester Airport
Business Unit: Aviation
Overview
AmcoGiffen is seeking an experienced Aviation Contracts Manager to oversee the framework project portfolio at Manchester Airport. This role is pivotal to the success of our Aviation business unit, which is engaged in various key frameworks and schemes across UK airports. The successful candidate will ensure the safe and efficient delivery of construction operations while adhering to client requirements and company standards.
Key Responsibilities
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:
tom.peach@amcogiffen.co.uk
Recruitment Manager
The Benefits
We offer excellent career prospects, a competitive salary, and outstanding training development and support opportunities. You can expect to receive a range of benefits (role dependent) including:
Contributory pension scheme
Life assurance
Westfield health scheme
Minumum 25 days' holiday
Private medical insurance
Contracts Manager - Aviation ¦ Civil Engineering
Location: Manchester Airport
Business Unit: Aviation
Overview
AmcoGiffen is seeking an experienced Aviation Contracts Manager to oversee the framework project portfolio at Manchester Airport. This role is pivotal to the success of our Aviation business unit, which is engaged in various key frameworks and schemes across UK airports. The successful candidate will ensure the safe and efficient delivery of construction operations while adhering to client requirements and company standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Health and Safety Leadership: Demonstrate exemplary health and safety behaviour and leadership in compliance with HSRS 004.
- Project Management: Manage multiple contracts, prioritise critical business objectives, and support project teams.
- Client Liaison: Build and maintain positive relationships with clients to ensure project objectives are met.
- Operational Management: Ensure site teams are equipped and informed to achieve contract objectives.
- Commercial Performance: Collaborate with the commercial team to monitor contract performance, payments, and project forecasts.
- Site Engagement: Conduct regular site inspections and engagements involving subcontractors and direct employees.
- Contract Close-Out: Oversee the completion of all contractual deliverables to meet client satisfaction.
- Business Development: Identify and progress business opportunities in conjunction with the Business Development team.
- Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement and adopt best practices.
- Experience: Proven track record in project management on airside civil engineering projects, specifically in aviation and airfield works.
- Education: Degree, HNC, or HND in Civil Engineering.
- Specific Knowledge: Understanding of Aeronautical Ground Lighting (AGL) and related projects.
- Security Clearance: Ability to obtain an Airside pass and secure a clean 5-year history.
- Driving License: A valid UK driving license is essential.
- Salary: Competitive, negotiable based on experience.
- Car Benefits: Company car or car allowance.
- Medical: Private health insurance (BUPA, family coverage).
- Leave: 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
- Volunteering: Up to 3 volunteering days.
- Pension: Company contributory pension scheme.
- Insurance: Life insurance and health cash plan.
- Career Development: Opportunities for personal and professional growth, including learning pathways within the company.
- Work Environment: Commitment to a safe workplace and platforms for employee feedback.
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:
tom.peach@amcogiffen.co.uk
Recruitment Manager
The Benefits
We offer excellent career prospects, a competitive salary, and outstanding training development and support opportunities. You can expect to receive a range of benefits (role dependent) including:
Contributory pension scheme
Life assurance
Westfield health scheme
Minumum 25 days' holiday
Private medical insurance