Construction Manager (Rail Stations M&E/Civils)

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 92,250 - 102,397; Full time

Job summary

Advance Training & Recruitment Services is seeking a Construction Manager / Construction Assurance Manager (Rail) for a 12-month contract in Birmingham, with travel to Liverpool, York, Cardiff & Grays. Night shifts predominate, with some day work. Travel and accommodation costs are covered where applicable.

Must have proven site/construction management or assurance experience, strong M&E and/or civils background, and valid Sentinel PTS. BM

Qualifications

• Proven Site/Construction Management or Construction Assurance experience.
• Railway experience is essential.
• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations and Health & Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Undertake site assurance visits, inspections, and audits.
• Review Construction Phase Plans and Work Package Plans.
• Produce inspection reports and manage improvement plans.
• Identify risks, trends, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support safety, quality, and compliance across project delivery.
• Build effective relationships with contractors, project teams, and stakeholders.

Skills

Railway experience

Site management

CDM Regulations

Sentinel PTS

SMSTS

Stakeholder management

Audits & inspections

Health & Safety compliance

Job description

Construction Manager / Construction Assurance Manager (Rail)

£500 – £555 per day | Inside IR35 (Umbrella PAYE)
Contract | 12 Months | 35 Hours per week
Primarily Birmingham (with travel to Liverpool, York, Cardiff & Grays)

Our client is seeking an experienced Construction Manager / Construction Assurance Manager to support the safe delivery of major railway station projects. This role will provide construction assurance across live rail environments, ensuring works are delivered safely, compliantly, and in line with UK railway standards.

Please note: The role is predominantly night shifts, although some day work will be required from time to time. Travel to other project locations will be necessary, with travel and accommodation costs covered where applicable.

Essential Requirements

• Proven Site/Construction Management or Construction Assurance experience
• Strong M&E and/or Civils background
• Experience working on major railway station projects
• Railway experience is essential
• Valid Sentinel PTS
• SMSTS (or equivalent experience)
• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations and Health & Safety legislation
• Experience conducting site inspections, audits, and assurance reviews
• Excellent stakeholder management and reporting skills

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake site assurance visits, inspections, and audits
• Review Construction Phase Plans and Work Package Plans
• Produce inspection reports and manage improvement plans
• Identify risks, trends, and opportunities for continuous improvement
• Support safety, quality, and compliance across project delivery
• Build effective relationships with contractors, project teams, and stakeholders

Desirable

• Lift & Escalator installation/commissioning experience

To be considered, candidates must have major UK railway station project experience and hold a valid Sentinel PTS. As well as ability to get BPSS/DBS.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.