Construction Manager

Morson Talent; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Construction Assurance Manager for a major high-speed rail project based in the UK. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing NEC contracts and a strong background in rail and civils infrastructure. Responsibilities include leading performance and ensuring compliance with construction requirements. This is a contract role for 6 months, requiring local candidates within a one-hour commute to the site.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in large-scale engineering projects is essential.
• Knowledge of UK construction regulations applicable to the role.
• Proven experience in managing NEC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage performance of the supply chain for construction.
• Integrate and manage interfaces with stakeholders.
• Provide constructability assurance and risk assessment.
• Support Project Managers throughout the construction process.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and safety requirements.

Skills

NEC Contracts knowledge

Rail/Civils infrastructure experience

Site/construction management experience

Health, safety and environmental management

Risk identification and management

Construction planning and progress monitoring

Education

Degree in civil engineering, construction or building science

Job description

Overview

Role

Construction Assurance Manager required to work on major high speed rail project. Various Locations along South East Line of Route. Midlands, Chipping Warden down to London. Candidates are required to live within 1 hour commute to the relevant site. Contract, 6 months initially ongoing. Inside IR35.

Role Brief

In line with the HS2 client model, lead and manage performance of the directorate and the supply chain to deliver the integrated design, engineering, planning and delivery for Construction. Integrate and manage interfaces including relevant strategic and local stakeholders to enable the effective delivery of Construction. - Ensure we meet our requirements in accordance with the obligations set out in the Development Agreement and any associated Undertakings and Assurances. - Responsible for supporting the Senior Construction Assurance Manager in undertaking Constructability Assurance, taking a risk-based approach. - Supporting Project Managers by providing specialist advice and expertise at all stages of the construction process for help in administering the contract. - Responsible for supporting the NEC3 Supervisor in discharging their duties under the Contract. - Responsible for supporting the functional teams in assuring that the works are adhering to U&A\'s, Environmental Minimum Requirements and Code of Construction Practice requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage performance of the directorate and supply chain to deliver integrated design, engineering, planning and construction.
• Integrate and manage interfaces with strategic and local stakeholders for effective delivery.
• Ensure requirements are met in accordance with Development Agreement and associated Undertakings and Assurances.
• Provide constructability assurance and risk-based assessment in support of Senior Construction Assurance Manager.
• Support Project Managers with specialist advice at all stages of the construction process.
• Support the NEC3 Supervisor in discharging duties under the Contract.
• Ensure works comply with U&A\'s, Environmental Minimum Requirements and Code of Construction Practice.

Knowledge & Experience

• NEC Contracts knowledge and experience (essential).
• Rail/Civils infrastructure experience (essential) – bridges, embankments, civil/structural works.
• Site/construction management experience (essential).
• Knowledge of NEC3 Contract and Supervisor responsibilities, general management principles, and matrix organisations.
• Knowledge of UK construction regulations including CDM and Construction Safety Management requirements.
• Knowledge and experience of site-based health, safety and environmental management processes.
• Understanding of risk identification and management.
• Understanding of construction planning and ability to monitor progress against a project programme.

Experience & Qualifications

• Construction experience on large-scale engineering projects including civils, complex buildings, concrete structures, masonry, building fit out and urban realm works.
• Degree level qualification in civil engineering, construction or building science, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in managing and administering contracts, preferably NEC.