Network Rail
Construction Manager
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Who We Are
Transpennine Route Upgrade
The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) is a £10.7 billion Programme of activities that is improving the railway between York and Manchester via Leeds and Huddersfield.
Stretching across the North of England, this key 76-mile Transpennine railway serves 23 stations, crosses over and dips under 285 bridges and viaducts, passes through six miles of tunnels, and crosses over 11 level crossings.
Proposed improvements as will deliver a hard-working, reliable railway for passengers, allowing for trains with more seats, more services and faster journey times.
For more information visit www.theTRUpgrade.co.uk
Role: Construction Manager
Salary: £43,588 to £51,719 per annum
Location: Manchester
Contract Type: Permanent
Office Requirement: Hybrid. Minimum 3 days per week working from the office
About The Role
Act as Network Rail's day-to-day site representative to monitor so that the contractor's site activities are conducted in a safe and efficient manner with minimum impact on the environment and operational railway, and the work is of a high standard and in accordance with the relevant specifications and latest practices.
Some Of The Key Accountabilities Of This Role Are
- Monitor so that site activities comply with the Guide to Railway Investment Projects (GRIP), relevant rules, regulations, Railway Group and Network Rail's company standards and all applicable procedures and legislation.
- Review in conjunction with the Protection Engineer, the contractor's method statements and site-specific risk assessments.
- Monitor by liaison with appropriate Network Rail personnel whether arrangements for access, possession, storage, worksites etc. have been made to facilitate the efficient completion of work.
- Monitor by a programme of regular pre-arranged inspections the quality of the contractor's work. Instruct contractors in accordance with powers delegated. Where remedial actions are required monitor so that non-conformance reports raised are closed out in an auditable manner. Direct changes as appropriate.
- Inspect completed works and survey for the readiness of portions of the work for inspection and for the recording of the outcome and the control of any remedial works required.
- Monitor, by close liaison with the contractor, whether "first off" examples of elements of the works are jointly inspected at an early opportunity. Agree the detailed workmanship standards for consistent application to the whole of the works.
- Monitor the contractor's management of site works by regular site meetings at which details of the locations of, nature of, and number of staff to be employed upon each element of the work shall be established for the period until the next meeting.
- Monitor progress of the works by regular site visits and inspections, comparing work in progress with contract documentation, and information given at site meetings and with the overall contract programme.
- Maintain a regular and frequent site presence at all worksites and to continually monitor, and correct where necessary, the standard and methods of work, being always vigilant for inadequacies. Maintain site diary as appropriate.
- Encourage an awareness of the importance of HSQE and good workmanship by regular communication with all contractors' site staff
- Monitor and assess the competence of contractors staff prior to and during all phases of work.
- Check whether the contractor complies with Network Rail policy in accident/incident reporting and investigation, and assist with conducting investigations.
- Locally agree site records and freight haulage claims with the contractor for payment purposes.
- Provides functional support to Development Managers and Project Managers as directed.
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We Need You To Have
- Relevant successful construction experience in railway industry.
- Environmental awareness.
- Driver for behavioural change.
- Good communication skills.
- Commercial awareness.
- Ability to manage a principal contractor and their subcontractors.
- CSCS/CITB scheme/Nebosh certificate.
It Would Be Advantageous
- Safety management awareness/training.
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt.
For information about the process please contact TRUResourcing@networkrail.co.uk.
What's In It For You
Here are a few of the benefits we offer
- 28-day annual leave with the option to buy and sell days
- Choice of pension schemes
- 75% discretionary discount of leisure travel for you and your family
- Private Healthcare
- 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
- Up to 75% subsidised Rail and Underground travel
- Gym Pass - access to gyms across UK
- My Benefits platform- giving national and local retail discount
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We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.
Network Rail adheres to a structured pay framework, any salary offered will be within the pay range advertised. If your current salary is above the maximum shown you will transfer into the new role on your current base pay. For more information refer to your pay.
This vacancy is Band 4 C, salary starting £43,588 to £51,719 per annum.
Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision.
Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please contact TRUResourcing@networkrail.co.uk.
Your Experience And Skills
The ideal candidate will be a visible, site-focused construction professional with strong experience of managing contractor activity, monitoring quality and safety performance, and ensuring works are delivered in accordance with approved designs, standards, construction methodologies and assurance requirements. They will be confident challenging poor workmanship or ineffective controls, maintaining accurate site records, and working collaboratively with contractors, project teams and the Senior Construction Manager to support safe, compliant and right-first-time delivery.
Rail experience is desirable; however, we are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate relevant skills, knowledge and experience from a range of industries.
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