Construction Manager

Keplar Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Keplar Group is seeking a hands-on Construction Manager / Lead Site Manager with a strong Rail Civils and Building Refurbishment background to lead day-to-day site operations on high-profile station enhancement projects in East London and South Essex.

Reporting directly to the Project Manager, you will manage sub-contractors, logistics, and safety, focusing on structural alterations, civils closeouts, snagging and quality assurance in live rail environments with a mobility between sites.

Qualifications

• Rail experience on live rail infrastructure or station refurbishments.
• Strong background in Building, Civils, Structural alterations or Station fit-out.
• Delivery-focused with handovers, snagging and client sign-off.
• Active PTS (Personal Track Safety) card required, plus SMSTS and Black CSCS Manager Card.
• Willingness to travel between East London and South Essex sites.

Responsibilities

• Take full operational ownership of live site delivery, including daily logistics and short-term lookahead schedules.
• Drive the completion phase of station refurbishment works, overseeing finishings, snagging, quality management and handover procedures.
• Manage site setup, sub-contractor interface and physical delivery for a multi-million-pound gate line and station enhancement package.
• Ensure compliance with Network Rail safety, environmental and quality standards, RAMS and site briefings.
• Act as the key site-level contact for engineering teams, sub-contractors and stakeholders.

Skills

Site management

Rail project delivery

Safety compliance

Stakeholder liaison

Education

PTS (Personal Track Safety)

SMSTS

Black CSCS Manager Card

Tools

RAMS documentation

Job description

Construction Manager - Rail Civils & Refurbishment

Location: East London / Essex Border

Salary / Rate: £300.00 per day

Job Type: Contract / Temporary (Initial duration through June 2027)

Start Date: Immediate

Job Description

We are seeking a hands-on Construction Manager / Lead Site Manager with a strong background in Rail Civils and Building Refurbishment to drive day-to-day site operations across high-profile station enhancement projects in East London and South Essex.

Reporting directly to the Project Manager, you will act as the operational lead on site, managing sub-contractors, trade packages, logistics, and site safety. You will focus heavily on structural building alterations, civils closeouts, snagging, and quality assurance in live rail environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full operational ownership of live site delivery, managing daily logistics, trade coordination, and short-term lookahead schedules.
• Drive the completion phase on major station refurbishment works, overseeing building finishings, snagging, quality management, and handover procedures.
• Manage site setup, sub-contractor interface, and physical delivery for a multi-million-pound gate line and station enhancement package.
• Ensure strict adherence to Network Rail safety, environmental, and quality compliance standards, including RAMS and site briefings.
• Act as the key site-level contact for engineering teams, sub-contractors, and operational station stakeholders.

Key Requirements

• Rail Experience: Proven track record as a Construction Manager or "Number 1" Site Manager delivering works on live rail infrastructure or station refurbishments.
• Technical Bias: Strong background in Building, Civils, Structural Alterations, or Station Fit-Out (MEP package management is already established on-site).
• Delivery Focus: Demonstrated experience taking live rail projects through to final section handovers, snagging, and client sign-off.
• Certifications: Active PTS (Personal Track Safety) card mandatory, alongside SMSTS and Black CSCS Manager Card.
• Mobility: Ability to travel between site locations across East London and South Essex.