Senior Rail Construction Delivery Lead

AtkinsRéalis; Epsom; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis Group in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Construction Manager to lead high‑priority, safety‑critical infrastructure delivery on complex projects. You will manage internal teams, subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring compliance with safety, environmental and contractual requirements while interfacing with the Project Manager and client representatives.

You will develop delivery organisations, supervise programmes, manage change and risk, and maintain rigorous quality control

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience leading construction delivery on complex, safety-critical infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing multiple subcontractors, interfaces, work packages, locations or shifts.
• Understanding of health, safety, environmental and quality-management requirements with ability to intervene and stop unsafe work.
• Experience developing and controlling detailed construction programmes and recovery plans.
• Commercial awareness covering subcontract administration, payments, change and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction delivery from tender to handover including closeout.
• Establish and mobilise a competent construction organisation.
• Direct management of safety, programme, quality and environment.
• Coordinate interfaces with Project Manager, commercial teams and supply chain.
• Maintain records, progress reporting, risk and change management.

Skills

Construction leadership

Multisite management

Health & safety

Programme development

Commercial awareness

Contract interpretation

Stakeholder management

CPD & competency

Education

Degree or equivalent in construction/civil engineering/rail

Chartered or Incorporated status

Tools

CSCS credentials

Job description

AtkinsRéalis Group in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Construction Manager to lead high‑priority, safety‑critical infrastructure delivery on complex projects. You will manage internal teams, subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring compliance with safety, environmental and contractual requirements while interfacing with the Project Manager and client representatives.

You will develop delivery organisations, supervise programmes, manage change and risk, and maintain rigorous quality control