Rail Site Manager – Temporary Works Expert

Pinnacle Recruitment; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Recruitment is seeking an experienced Site Manager for rail infrastructure projects in the UK. You will take ownership of daily site operations, drive safety standards, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including temporary works, designers and subcontractors, from inception to handover.

The role requires hands-on leadership, full CDM compliance, and alignment with Network Rail / Sentinel PTS standards, with a daily rate of £400-£500 inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Proven minimum 3–5 years of site management experience in rail/civil engineering.
• Hands-on experience overseeing temporary works on major infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of CDM regulations and rail industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day site operations, logistics, sequencing, and subcontractor activities in a live rail environment.
• Act as the operational link for temporary works, ensuring procedures are implemented, monitored, and coordinated with designers and subcontractors.
• Drive health and safety standards, conduct site inductions and safety tours, and ensure compliance with Network Rail / Sentinel PTS.
• Maintain accurate site records, diaries, permits, quality data, and progress reports.
• Coordinate with civil/permanent designers and external stakeholders.

Skills

Site management

Temporary works

Rail industry knowledge

Health & safety

CDM regulations

Job description

Pinnacle Recruitment is seeking an experienced Site Manager for rail infrastructure projects in the UK. You will take ownership of daily site operations, drive safety standards, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including temporary works, designers and subcontractors, from inception to handover.

The role requires hands-on leadership, full CDM compliance, and alignment with Network Rail / Sentinel PTS standards, with a daily rate of £400-£500 inside IR35.