Mace
Construction Manager - (Rail)
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Mace Rail Construction Manager – Milton Keynes
Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experience Rail Construction Manager to join our team in Milton Keynes, supporting one of our key clients. This is a full-time opportunity with ad hoc travel expected around the Southern region.
About the Role
You’ll be responsible for:
- Monitoring site activities to ensure compliance with:
- All relevant rules, regulations
- Railway Group and Network Rail company standards
- Applicable procedures and legislation
- Reviewing (in conjunction with the Asset Protection Engineer) contractor’s method statements and site-specific risk assessments
- Monitoring (via liaison with Network Rail personnel) that:
- Arrangements for access, possessions, storage, worksites and related logistics are in place
- Works delivery remains efficient
- Undertaking a programme of regular inspections to:
- Assess quality of contractor’s work
- Instruct contractors within delegated authority
- Track remedial actions to closure
- Resolve non-conformance reports in an auditable manner
- Direct changes where appropriate
- Inspecting completed works, assessing readiness for formal inspection and:
- Recording outcomes
- Identifying/controling required remedial works
- Liaising with contractors to:
- Ensure “first off” examples of work elements are jointly inspected at earliest opportunity
- Agree detailed workmanship standards for consistent application
- Monitoring contractor management of site operations via:
- Regular site meetings
- Establishing details of:
- Work locations
- Scope
- Staffing levels per project element
- Tracking progress via:
- Regular site visits and inspections
- Comparing:
- Work-in-progress vs contract documentation
- Site updates provided at meetings
- Overarching programme alignment
- Maintaining consistent on-site presence across all worksites by:
- Continuously monitoring/work methods
- Correcting standards where necessary
- Remaining vigilant for shortcomings
- Managing site diary as required
- Promoting HSQE requirements through communication with contractors’ site teams
- Assessing/monitoring competency of contractor personnel pre- and throughout work phases
- Ensuring Network Rail policies compliance for:
- Accident and incident reporting
- Investigation support as required
- Managing a team of:
- Assistant Construction Managers
- Construction Management Assistants
- Coordinating work bank for the designated area
- Providing functional support to the team as directed
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Requirements
- Professional membership progression: Working towards:
- MCIoB
- MAPM
- MRICS
- MICE
- (or equivalent demonstrable development)
- Sector expertise: Experience in:
- The successful delivery of rail projects and programmes
- Construction management experience
- Commercial/financial acumen development
- Ability to lead parts of construction projects in:
- Large, diverse teams
- Experience building relationships with key stakeholders
- Awareness of:
- Carbon considerations
- Sustainability drivers shaping project outlook
Our Values
- Safety First: Champion safe, diverse, and wellbeing-focused teams
- Client Focus: Deliver quality outcomes and cultivate long-term client relationships
- Integrity: Promote trust and align with compliance obligations
- Create Opportunity: Nurture a continuous improvement culture that drives personal and team growth
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates – even if your experience does not fully align with all criteria.
Part-time, flexible, and hybrid working arrangements are also open to discussion where suitable.
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