Assistant Construction Manager

Volkerrail Group; Yorkshire (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the rail sector is seeking an Assistant Construction Manager to oversee track construction and maintenance. The role involves directing teams, ensuring safety compliance, and improving productivity. Candidates should have significant experience in the rail industry and a proactive attitude towards safety.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual leave plus a day off on your birthday

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance programme

24/7 Virtual GP service

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a track supervisory role within the UK Rail industry.
• Railway (PWay) track renewals experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in directing staff to complete works to required specifications.
• Monitor performance of Supervisors and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Safety Awareness

Teamwork

Proactive Attitude

Education

Full Driving Licence

Job description

Metro and Rail Projects (MRP) have extensive experience of working on high profile projects for most of the UK’s light rail and tram operators and on the UK heavy rail network. We are recognised as a market leader for the provision of renewal and minor enhancements services to the light rail sector and as a supplier of choice to the wider rail market.

Our specialist teams continue to offer high quality track construction, maintenance and renewals to a wide range of clients including: Nottingham Express Transit, Manchester Metrolink, Sheffield Supertram, and London Tramlink as well as a number of Major Contractors on the heavy rail network.

We have a great opportunity for an Assistant Construction Manager to join the Metro & Rail division.

You will be responsible for:

• Assisting in the direction of staff to complete the programme of a section of works to the required specification, in a safe and compliant manner and at least cost to VolkerRail.
• Assisting the Construction Manager to determine methods of work and plant to be used on site and to seek alternative methods to improve productivity, safety and quality.
• Assisting the Construction Manager in the production and review of method statements, safety plans and train workings. Ensure contingencies are in place, all risks are controlled and make improvements as appropriate.
• Monitoring the performance of Supervisors and give guidance on planning, preparation and implementation of works, ensuring action plans are produced to address shortfalls.
• Ensure resource allocation is compliant and in line with construction budgets, reporting any deviance to the Construction Manager.
• Monitor work progressed against programme and specification. Initiate changes to correct deficiencies and advise the Construction Manager accordingly.
• Maintain managerial checks to ensure that works are being delivered in a safe and compliant manner. Complete relevant certificates and documents and ensure that they are kept in an auditable system.
• Responsible for the production of accurate contemporary site records.
• Ensure compliance with SQE06 Management of Working Hours.

About you

• Significant and demonstrable experience in a track supervisory role within the UK Rail industry is essential.
• Railway (PWay) track renewals experience is essential.
• Must have detailed knowledge of basic relevant standards and procedures
• Previous experience with track construction plain line and S&C
• Ability to operate effectively both within a team and in the site environment.
• A proactive and responsible attitude with a high level of safety awareness.
• A flexible approach to work and be willing to work nights, weekends and lodge away from home as required.
• Full driving licence.

If your past experience doesn’t match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

VolkerRail is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerRail are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

If you need support with your application, please contact us at [e-mail]

Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed to [e-mail]

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.