Construction Manager - Rail

Jigsaw Business Group; Essex; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jigsaw Business Group is seeking a proactive Works Delivery Manager to oversee reactive and planned maintenance across 26 railway stations in South Essex. You will manage building fabric, civils works, and coordinate operatives and subcontractors while ensuring KPI performance and strong client relationships.

The role requires PTS, health and safety qualifications, and experience in rail or infrastructure. Occasional out-of-hours work and an on-call rota are required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing reactive and planned maintenance.
• Experience delivering KPI-driven contracts in rail or infrastructure.
• Strong client-facing and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee reactive and PPM maintenance across multiple sites.
• Plan and schedule works at 26 stations in South Essex.
• Lead operatives with briefs, guidance and audits; manage subcontractors.
• Coordinate materials, plant, vehicles and tools for delivery.
• Ensure KPI targets and service levels are achieved and reported.
• Prepare quotations and respond to client instructions.
• Maintain accurate records, systems and documentation, ensuring safety standards.
• Promote health, safety and compliance across the site.

Skills

People management

Planning & scheduling

Stakeholder management

Health & safety management

Rail infrastructure knowledge

Education

PTS (Personal Track Safety)

SMSTS

IOSH

NEBOSH

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Location: South Essex (26 railway stations)

Type: Permanent

Additional Requirements: Occasional out-of-hours working and participation in an on-call rota.

The Role

We are looking for a proactive Works Delivery Manager to oversee the delivery of reactive and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities across a portfolio of 26 railway stations in South Essex.

You will be responsible for managing building fabric and civils works, coordinating operatives and subcontractors, ensuring KPI performance, and maintaining excellent client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage reactive and PPM maintenance activities.
• Plan and schedule works across multiple sites.
• Lead and support operatives through briefings, technical guidance, and audits.
• Manage subcontractors and monitor quality of delivery.
• Coordinate materials, plant, vehicles, and tools.
• Ensure contractual KPIs and service levels are achieved.
• Assess maintenance requirements and provide recommendations.
• Prepare quotations and manage client instructions.
• Act as the main point of contact for client communications and reporting.
• Ensure all systems, records, and documentation remain accurate and up to date.
• Promote high standards of health, safety, and compliance.
• Experience managing maintenance, construction, or civils works.
• Strong technical knowledge of building fabric and construction.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and workstreams.
• Experience managing operatives and subcontractors.
• Strong client‑facing and communication skills.
• Rail or infrastructure sector experience.
• PTS (Personal Track Safety) certification.
• Experience working within KPI-driven contracts.
• Health & Safety qualifications such as SMSTS, IOSH, or NEBOSH.

What We're Looking For

A hands‑on and organised manager who can balance operational delivery, resource planning, and client expectations while ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. Experience within rail is preferred, but candidates from construction, facilities management, or civils backgrounds will also be considered.

You must have the right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship.

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