Site Manager

Network Rail; London; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Rail is looking for a highly skilled Site Fabric Buildings Manager to oversee maintenance and refurbishment projects in London. This role requires at least 10 years of experience in construction management, focusing on maintaining operational railway infrastructure while ensuring high standards of safety and quality. You will need strong leadership skills and be proficient with project management tools, leading a dedicated team to enhance the efficiency of our services.

Benefits

75% off the cost of a season ticket for travel to work

£3270 Inner London Working Allowance

75% off leisure travel for you and your family

28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

A choice of contributory pension schemes

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience as a Construction or Fabric Manager in the building industry.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods related to building fabric.
• Valid SMSTS or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning and execution of reactive fabric maintenance.
• Oversee internal finishes, ceilings, walls, and minor structural repairs.
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor progress.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Technical drawing interpretation

Education

Relevant degree or vocational qualification in construction management

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

Excel

Word

Job description

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Location

London, GB

Department Name

DG WDM(B&C) Buildings - Anglia Direct (820012) G5

About Network Rail

Join Our Team at Network Rail!

Are you ready to make a difference in people's lives? At Network Rail, we connect passengers and freight customers, ensuring safe and efficient transportation across the country. We're an organisation where people truly matter, and when you join us, you matter to us and millions of others. Click here to watch our inspiring video to learn more about us!

We're dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. To achieve this, we're committed to becoming an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace, leveraging the skills and expertise of our talented workforce. Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone. Discover more about the importance of Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail by clicking here .

Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you!

About our people and the recruitment process - We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.

We're also a Disability Confident Leader employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.

We care about people, and we’re passionate about great service. We believe teamwork is key and the Anglia People Team is no exception. We have an ambitious people plan and want people that are committed to making Anglia a great place to work. You’ll need to be flexible in your approach, and keen to learn.

This position is based at London Stratford Place. This is a permanent opportunity.

Brief Description

Network Rail is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Site F abric Buildings Manager to lead and oversee fabric-related construction activities across the Anglia Route. This role focuses on the delivery of reactive maintenance and minor refurbishment projects within our operational railway infrastructure, ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and compliance in every project.

About The Role (External)

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the planning and execution of Reactive fabric maintenance and minor refurbishment works across a wide portfolio of buildings and railway infrastructure
• Oversee internal finishes, ceilings, walls, doors, partitions, flooring, and minor structural repairs
• Coordinate with project managers, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.
• Ensure all works comply with Network Rail’s safety and operational procedures, building regulations, and relevant industry standards.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and company quality standards.
• Coordinate directly with internal teams, contractors, and suppliers to ensure smooth delivery with minimal disruption to railway operations.
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor progress and workmanship.
• Prepare and review project documentation including schedules, progress reports, and material requisitions.
• Lead problem-solving efforts and provide technical advice as needed.
• Lead site inspections, quality checks, and risk assessments.
• Report on project progress, budgets, and resource allocation.
  
  
  

Essential Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Construction or Fabric Manager within the building industry, minimum of 10yrs.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods related to building fabric and finishes.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong understanding of health & safety regulations, risk management and CDM 2015.
• Proficient in construction management and MS Office software (e.g., MS Project, AutoCAD, Excel, Word etc).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Valid SMSTS or equivalent qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.
  
  
  

Desirable:

• Relevant degree or vocational qualification in construction management, civil engineering, or related field.
• Experience with sustainable construction practices and modern methods of construction (MMC).
• IOSH general certificate in construction
• Experience of reactive construction contracts (NEC4)
• Experience in facilities management
  
  
  

How To Apply (External)

Network Rail encourages applications regardless of age, disability, marital status (including civil partnerships), pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status, sex (or gender), employment status, trade union affiliation, or other relevant factor. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. We positively support flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and home life.

Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do, safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should demonstrate their personal dedication to safety in their application!

We follow a structured pay framework: Band 4C: Salary range : £43,588 - £50,018

Please note that this role is a permanent opportunity.

Closing Date: 16th June 2025

Network Rail can offer you a rewarding career with competitive pay and excellent benefits including:

• 75% off the cost of a season ticket for travel to work
• £3270 Inner London Working Allowance
• 75% off leisure travel for you and your family
• Flexible working arrangements
• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• A choice of contributory pension schemes
  
  
  

Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We're an organisation where people matter. Watch our video to find out more!

We're continuing to build a diverse organisation which is representative of the people we serve. We want to harness the skills and expertise of our people and attract the best talent, to enable a safe and accessible railway for everyone. To learn why inclusion is important to us, please click here .

About Our People And The Recruitment Process –

We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone!

We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.

We're also a Disability Confident Leader employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.

Please note, all offers with network rail will be subject to a medical assessment and negative drugs and alcohol test.

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