Graduate Programme - North 2022

Graduate Programme - Construction & Engineering (including business support)

AmcoGiffen are delighted to introduce our new and exciting two year, Graduate Programme for 2022!

The programme offers a wide range of experience as we operate across rail, energy, environmental and engineering sectors. AmcoGiffen is a fast growing business with lots of career opportunity for those willing to work hard and are committed to professional growth.

As well as extensive opportunities to learn and develop technical and leadership skills, graduates will be able to join relevant professional bodies and work towards formal industry accreditations.

AmcoGiffen is an organisation with a strong social ethos and is passionate about sustainable development. All graduates will contribute to projects that add real value to the communities we serve.

Travel and lodging away will be required to various offices and operational site locations throughout all business regions.

Graduate opportunities include:

• Operational (Civil Engineering)
• Commercial (Quantity Surveying)
• Design & Engineering
• Health & Safety (SHEQ)
• Strategy & Development
• Human Resources

About Us

Amco Giffen’s track record of consistently delivering high quality and innovative solutions have led to our being entrusted with some of the UK’s most exciting and cutting edge infrastructure projects and long term infrastructure maintenance frameworks - cementing our position as contractor of choice in a growing number of areas. We are continuing to deliver high quality for our clients across the UK and have further secured a number of projects and long term frameworks with key clients.

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.

You will be joining a reputable and firmly established engineering contractor, operating nationally. We are renowned in the market as a specialist civil, building, mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business. As a graduate, you will become part of our expert team.

As a business, our Core Values (SPIRIT) are at the heart of everything we do:

• Safety
• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Respect
• Innovation
• Teamwork

AmcoGiffen are 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.

The Role

The programme will be a catalyst for career progression, providing you with the platform to fulfil ambitious career aspirations.  As a graduate, you will gain exposure to various functions and business units, providing you with a breadth of experience and opportunity.

The programme will include:

• Initial 3 month placement to gain an overview of the business
• Further rotational placements to embed technical expertise
• Supported career pathway development linked to relevant professional bodies
• Structured personal and leadership development
• Individual expert mentor support

Graduate Opportunities Post Scheme

Post scheme, we expect Graduates to progress to the following roles:

• Project/Site Engineer
• Assistant Quantity Surveyor
• Design Engineer
• Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) Advisor
• Pre-contracts/Proposal Writer
• HR Advisor

Requirements

• Degree (minimum 2:2 BSc/BA) in a relevant subject area
• You will be a team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills, comfortable working with colleagues across functions, cultures and at different levels of seniority.

As part of the recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a recruitment assessment centre which will involve interactive group activities, psychometric assessments and a competency based interview.

The Remuneration

• Competitive year 1 graduate salary with a performance related uplift in year 2
• Company car or car allowance
• Business travel and lodging paid for
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension
• Life insurance
• Westfield Health Cash Plan

If you think you have what it takes to join the AmcoGiffen family, apply now!

The Company

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.