Site Manager

Great British Energy Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Rail in London is seeking a Site Manager for a 6-month contract. You will conduct site visits, govern construction activities, and drive safety improvements across projects including major programmes.

The role requires strong CDM and health & safety knowledge and IT literacy, with a collaborative, hands-on approach. Based in London, this position emphasizes governance, reporting, and close partnership with national teams to ensure compliant delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction management/assurance functions.
• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations and health & safety practices.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and web-based audit tools.
• Ability to operate effectively in a site environment.
• Proven ability to work in a team and share knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Undertake site visits to provide governance of construction activities.
• Collate data from site visits toReporting and improvement.
• Identify and manage on-site performance issues with improvement plans.
• Coordinate with Lift and Escalator Project and National teams.
• Review Construction Phase Plan and Work Package Plans; produce post-visit reports.
• Agree and close out improvement plans in a timely manner.

Skills

Construction management

Health & safety

CDM Regulations

IT literacy

Site operations

Teamwork

Education

Site Manager Safety Training Scheme

Job description

On behalf of Network Rail, we are looking for a Site Manager for a 6 month contract based in London.Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain’s railway. From Crossrail - Europe’s largest civil engineering project - to investment in world-class stations and major programmes of electrification, we are involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen. We at Network Rail are dedicated to becoming one of Britain's best employers and believe this starts with placing the candidate at the heart of everything we do!As a Site Manager, your main responsibilities will be to:* Undertake site visits as set out by the construction assurance function to provide effective governance and assurance of the construction activities undertaken.* Collate data from site visits to provide information to share with the wider Network Rail teams and its suppliers, identifying areas for improvement and sharing good practice.* Identify and manage poor performance onsite through the implementation of improvement plans to provide safety assurance and continuous improvement.* Work with the Lift and Escalator Project and National teams to implement a balanced and consist approach to the construction assurance function.* Review and use the Construction Phase Plan, Work Package Plans, and any relevant documentation to conduct pre-start site visits and site visits once a period thereafter during the construction phase. Then produce and issue post visit inspection report.* Agree improvement plans and oversee to closeout in a timely manner when performance issues are identified.Essential:* Experience and success within a construction management/assurance function.* Construction Industry Training Board - Site Manager Safety Training Scheme or similar / or equivalent experience.* Demonstrable significant understanding of the CDM Regulations and health & safety legislation, regulations and industry practices.* IT literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and web-based audit tools).* The ability to operate effectively in the site environment.* Demonstrable experience of effective team working, helping and supporting others and sharing knowledge skills and experience.Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.Please note that Network Rail has a maximum 90-minute commute policy for all staff to the specified location for this role.Network Rail is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They welcome applications from everyone.Disability ConfidentAs a Disability Confident employer, Network Rail encourage applications from disabled and neurodivergent candidates. Applications from candidates who identify as having a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be prioritised for review. Where application volumes are high, additional role-specific and desirable criteria may be applied as part of the shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.Armed Forces CovenantAs a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, Network Rail welcome applications from veterans, service leavers, reservists and military spouses or partners. Applications from eligible candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role will be prioritised for review. Where application volumes are high, additional role-specific and desirable criteria may be applied as part of the shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following \"this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different\".