Construction Manager

NETWORK RAIL; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28-day annual leave

Private Healthcare

Choice of pension schemes

Travel discounts – Rail and Undeground

Gym Pass

Job summary

Network Rail in Milton Keynes (The Quadrant: MK) is seeking a hands-on Site Delivery professional to drive safety, quality and delivery of railway infrastructure projects. Working closely with Project Managers and contractors, you will help ensure works are delivered safely and to the highest standards while complying with our standards and legislation.

This role requires substantial site presence and travel.

Qualifications

• Relevant construction experience in the railway industry.
• Environmental awareness and safety mindset.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• CSCS/CITB/Nebosh certificate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all site activities comply with Network Rail standards, regulations and legislation.
• Review contractor method statements and site-specific risk assessments.
• Coordinate access, possessions, worksites and storage arrangements with key stakeholders.
• Carry out regular site inspections to monitor quality, progress and contractor performance.
• Identify, manage and close out non-conformances and remedial actions.
• Inspect completed works and coordinate any follow-up actions required.
• Lead regular engagement with contractors to maintain high standards of workmanship and HSQE performance.
• Monitor contractor competence and site management throughout project delivery.
• Support accident and incident investigations and ensure compliance with reporting requirements.
• Maintain accurate site records, diaries and documentation.
• Provide functional support to Development Managers and Project Managers.
• Build strong working relationships to drive safe, efficient and successful project delivery.

Skills

Construction experience in railway

Environmental awareness

Driver for behavioural change

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Manage principal contractor

CSCS/CITB/Nebosh certificate

Job description

Who We Are

Join Network Rail ! Where People and Connections Matter

At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team- you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.

Safe behaviour

is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision.

West Coast South: Keeping Britain Moving

Stretching from Crewe to London Euston, West Coast South is part of Europe's busiest mixed-use railway-moving millions of passengers and 10% of the UK's freight each year. With over 1,000 miles of track and 64 stations, it's a vital link between major cities and local communities.

As part of the North West & Central region, we serve 1.3 million passengers daily and move 700,000 tonnes of freight weekly-covering a quarter of the national network.

About the role

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact on the safety, quality and delivery of railway infrastructure projects, West Coast South is the place to be. Working closely with Project Managers, Development Managers and contractors, you'll play a key role in ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards, while maintaining compliance with Network Rail standards, legislation and industry best practice.

This is a hands-on role with significant site presence, giving you the opportunity to influence project outcomes, build strong relationships across teams, and champion excellence in health, safety, quality, environment and workmanship. You'll be at the heart of project delivery, monitoring progress, resolving issues, supporting investigations and helping to keep the railway moving for passengers and freight customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure all site activities comply with Network Rail standards, regulations and legislation.
• Review contractor method statements and site-specific risk assessments.
• Coordinate access, possessions, worksites and storage arrangements with key stakeholders.
• Carry out regular site inspections to monitor quality, progress and contractor performance.
• Identify, manage and close out non-conformances and remedial actions.
• Inspect completed works and coordinate any follow-up actions required.
• Lead regular engagement with contractors to maintain high standards of workmanship and HSQE performance.
• Monitor contractor competence and site management throughout project delivery.
• Support accident and incident investigations and ensure compliance with reporting requirements.
• Maintain accurate site records, diaries and documentation.
• Provide functional support to Development Managers and Project Managers.
• Build strong working relationships to drive safe, efficient and successful project delivery.

Additional Role Requirements:

This role will be based out of The Quadrant: MK, with a requirement for travel.

What's in it for you:

Salary

Band 4C, £43,588 - £53,167.

For more information about our pay framework refer to your pay.

Benefits we offer:

• 28-day annual leave with the option to buy and sell days
• Choice of pension schemes
• 75% discount of leisure travel for you and your family
• Private Healthcare
• 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
• Up to 75% subsidised Rail and Underground travel
• Gym Pass -access to gyms across UK
• My Benefits platform- giving national and local retail discount

Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know and we'll do our best to assist you.

Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. We will share further details with you as part of your formal offer.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information

Your experience and skills

In order to be successful in this role, we would like you to have/to be:

• Relevant successful construction experience in railway industry.
• Environmental awareness.
• Driver for behavioural change.
• Good communication skills.
• Commercial awareness.
• Ability to manage a principal contractor and their subcontractors.
• CSCS/CITB scheme/Nebosh certificate.

We would also like but it isn't crucial to have/to be:

• Safety management awareness/training.
• Six Sigma Yellow Belt.