Civils Construction Manager - Rail (Client-side)

ZipRecruiter; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Construction Manager for a project in Birmingham. The role involves monitoring site activities, ensuring compliance with regulations, and overseeing contractor performance. Candidates should have client-side experience with Network Rail and relevant certifications. This position offers a contract for 6 months with a hybrid working arrangement.

Qualifications

• Must have worked client-side for Network Rail as a Construction Manager.
• Preferably with Asset Protection project experience.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations as applied to construction processes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor site activities for compliance with rules and regulations.
• Review contractor’s method statements and risk assessments.
• Confirm access and worksites arrangements with Network Rail personnel.
• Monitor quality of the contractor’s work through inspections.
• Maintain liaison with the contractor for workmanship standards.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress.

Skills

Client-side experience for Network Rail

Asset Protection project experience

Knowledge of CDM Regulations

Education

HNC in Engineering

Degree in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

PTS & CSCS Card

SMSTS

Job description

Overview

Position: Construction Manager (Civils) | Rate: £330 Inside IR35 | Location: Birmingham | Duration: 6 Months | Working Arrangements: 3 days Office, 2 days Home

Responsibilities

• Monitor site activities to ensure compliance with relevant rules, regulations, Railway Group and Network Rail standards, procedures, and legislation.
• Review contractor’s method statements and site-specific risk assessments in conjunction with the Asset Protection Engineer.
• Confirm access, possession, storage, and worksites arrangements with Network Rail personnel to facilitate efficient completion of work.
• Monitor quality of the contractor’s work through regular inspections and instruct contractors within delegated powers; track non-conformance actions to closure in an auditable manner.
• Direct changes as appropriate and inspect completed works to assess readiness for inspection and manage remedial works.
• Maintain close liaison with the contractor to ensure first-off checks of elements are inspected early and agree detailed workmanship standards for the entire works.
• Monitor contractor management of site works through regular site meetings, determining locations, nature, and staffing for each element until the next meeting.
• Monitor progress through regular site visits, comparing work with contract documentation, site meeting information, and overall contract programme.
• Maintain a regular site presence and monitor and challenge standards and methods of work; keep a site diary as appropriate.
• Encourage awareness of Health, Safety, Quality, and Environment and good workmanship by regular communication with all contractors’ site staff.
• Monitor and assess the competence of contractors’ staff before and during all phases of work.
• Check contractor compliance with Network Rail policy in accident/incident reporting and investigation, and assist with investigations.

Skills & Experience

• Must have worked client-side for Network Rail as a Construction Manager; preferably with Asset Protection project experience.
• A minimum of an HNC in Engineering; a Degree would be preferable (or equivalent).
• PTS & CSCS Card and SMSTS.
• Be knowledgeable of the CDM Regulations as applied to construction processes.

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