RTS Infrastructure Services Limited
Senior Construction Manager
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Senior Construction Manager
Location: Holbeck Depot, Leeds
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Help Shape the Future of Rail Infrastructure
RTS Infrastructure is a trusted provider of rail infrastructure, construction, and depot services across the UK. Based in Leeds, we work with major rail industry clients, delivering projects that keep the UK's rail network moving. Following our acquisition by Arriva Group, we're entering an exciting new chapter of growth, investment, and opportunity as part of one of Europe's leading passenger transport organizations.
We're looking for an experienced Senior Construction Manager to join our growing team in Leeds. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the successful delivery of multiple complex rail infrastructure and depot projects, providing strategic oversight from project inception through to completion.
Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, you'll be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, while maintaining compliance with industry regulations, contractual requirements, and company procedures.
Why Join RTS Infrastructure?
As part of Arriva Group, you'll be joining a business with ambitious growth plans in the UK rail sector. Our recent acquisition strengthens our position within rail infrastructure, broadens our service offering, and creates exciting opportunities for our people and our customers.
This is a fantastic opportunity to influence major project delivery, lead high-performing teams, and play a key role in the future growth of RTS Infrastructure.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead the successful delivery of multiple rail infrastructure, depot, and construction projects from inception through to completion.
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with contractual and operational requirements.
- Provide strategic leadership across project planning, programming, resource allocation, and delivery activities.
- Review and challenge project plans, methodologies, and delivery programs to identify and mitigate risks.
- Provide technical guidance and support to project teams throughout the project lifecycle.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, principal contractors, designers, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
- Act as the senior operational point of contact throughout project delivery.
- Support business development activities, tenders, bid submissions, and client engagement.
- Lead and develop Construction Managers, Site Managers, Supervisors, and wider project delivery teams.
- Oversee workforce planning, resource utilization, and competency management across multiple projects.
- Monitor contractor and supply chain performance, ensuring delivery and compliance expectations are achieved.
- Champion a positive health, safety, quality, and environmental culture across all projects.
- Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and Principal Contractor responsibilities where applicable.
- Review and approve Construction Phase Plans, Work Package Plans, permits, risk assessments, and Safe Systems of Work.
- Lead investigations into significant incidents, quality issues, and project delays.
- Maintain accountability for project budgets, forecasts, costs, and profitability.
- Work closely with commercial teams to maximize project value and manage change effectively.
- Produce project and portfolio performance reports for senior stakeholders.
- Oversee commissioning, handover, and project close-out activities to ensure successful project completion.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
What We're Looking For
- HNC, HND, NVQ Level 5, or equivalent qualification in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Significant experience in a senior construction management role within rail, infrastructure, depot, or major construction environments.
- Proven experience managing multiple construction projects simultaneously.
- Strong understanding of railway depot environments, construction methodologies, and project delivery processes.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams, subcontractors, and supply chain partners.
- Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations and construction health and safety management.
- SMSTS qualification.
- CSCS Black Card (Manager level) or equivalent.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to develop high-performing teams and drive delivery excellence.
- Commercial awareness with experience managing project budgets and performance.
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a commitment to continuous improvement.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Desirable
- Degree qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
- Chartered status or working towards a relevant professional membership (CIOB, ICE, IET, or APM).
- NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent.
- Temporary Works Coordinator qualification.
- PTS certification.
Benefits
- Membership of the Arriva Workplace Pension Scheme (3% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution)
- Life Assurance plus access to one of the UK's largest networks of medical professionals
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with opportunities to purchase additional holiday
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Access to discounts and cashback through The Village, our online reward gateway
- Eyecare vouchers
- Opportunity to join our Employee Experience Forum, helping shape wellbeing, career development, and community initiatives
- Arriva UK Trains Travel Pass
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're an experienced construction leader with a passion for delivering complex rail infrastructure projects safely and successfully, we'd love to hear from you. Join RTS Infrastructure and play a key role in delivering the next generation of rail infrastructure projects across the UK.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Location