Civils Construction Manager - Rail (Client-Side)

People Group Limited; Tyseley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading rail consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Construction Manager with experience in Network Rail projects. The role involves monitoring compliance, reviewing contractor work, and managing site quality. Applicants should have an HNC in Engineering, essential safety cards, and a strong understanding of regulations. This position offers a salary of £330 per day inside IR35, with a hybrid working arrangement of 3 days in the office and 2 days at home.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Construction Manager client-side for Network Rail.
• Familiarity with Asset Protection projects is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor site activities for compliance with industry standards.
• Review contractor method statements and risk assessments.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure quality of work.
• Maintain frequent site presence and manage construction staff competence.
• Encourage adherence to Health, Safety, Quality and Environment regulations.

Skills

Client-side experience with Network Rail

Knowledge of Asset Protection projects

Knowledge of CDM Regulations

Education

HNC in Engineering or equivalent

Degree in Engineering

Tools

PTS Card

CSCS Card

SMSTS

Job description

Position: Construction Manager (Civils)

Rate: £330 Inside IR35

Location: Birmingham

Duration: 6 Months

Working Arrangements: 3 days Office, 2 days Home

People Group is looking to recruit a Civil Construction Manager from a Network Rail background to work for a Leading Rail Consultancy.

Overview

Key Accountabilities

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor so that site activities comply with relevant rules, regulations, Railway Group and Network Rail's company standards, and all applicable procedures and legislation.
• Review in conjunction with the Asset Protection Engineer, the contractor's method statements and site-specific risk assessments.
• Monitor by liaison with appropriate Network Rail personnel whether arrangements for access, possession, storage, worksites etc. have been made to facilitate the efficient completion of work.
• Monitor by a programme of regular pre-arranged inspections the quality of the contractor's work. Instruct contractors in accordance with powers delegated. Where remedial actions are required, monitor so that non-conformance reports raised are closed out in an auditable manner. Direct changes as appropriate.
• Inspect completed works and survey for the readiness of portions of the work for inspection and for the recording of the outcome and the control of any remedial works required.
• Monitor, by close liaison with the contractor, whether “first off” examples of elements of the works are jointly inspected at an early opportunity. Agree the detailed workmanship standards for consistent application to the whole of the works.
• Monitor the contractor's management of site works by regular site meetings at which details of the locations of, nature of, and number of staff to be employed upon each element of the work shall be established for the period until the next meeting.
• Monitor progress of the works by regular site visits and inspections, comparing work in progress with contract documentation, and information given at site meetings and with the overall contract programme.
• Maintain a regular and frequent site presence at all worksites and continually monitor and correct where necessary, the standard and methods of work, being always vigilant for inadequacies. Maintain site diary as appropriate.
• Encourage an awareness of the importance 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 prior to and during all phases of work.
• Check whether the contractor complies with Network Rail policy in accident/incident reporting and investigation, and assist with conducting investigations.

Skills & Experience

• Must have worked client-side for Network Rail as a Construction Manager
• Preferably has worked on Asset Protection projects before.
• A minimum of an HNC in Engineering, although a Degree would be preferable (or equivalent)
• PTS & CSCS Card and SMSTS
• Be knowledgeable of the CDM Regulations as applied to the Construction processes

Equal Opportunity

“People Group is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to promoting an inclusive environment for both our clients and employees”