Construction Manager

On behalf of Network Rail, we are looking for a Construction Manager for a 6 month contract based in London .

Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain’s railway. From Crossrail – Europe’s largest civil engineering project – to investment in world-class stations and major programmes of electrification, we are involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen. We at Network Rail are dedicated to becoming one of Britain's best employers and believe this starts with placing the candidate at the heart of everything we do!

As a Construction Manager , your main responsibilities will be to:

- Undertake site visits as set out by the construction assurance function to provide effective governance and assurance of the construction activities undertaken.
- Collate data from site visits to provide information to share with the wider Network Rail teams and its suppliers, identifying areas for improvement and sharing good practice.
- Identify and manage poor performance onsite through the implementation of improvement plans to provide safety assurance and continuous improvement.
- Work with the Lift and Escalator Project and National teams to implement a balanced and consist approach to the construction assurance function.
- Review and use the Construction Phase Plan, Work Package Plans, and any relevant documentation to conduct pre-start site visits and site visits once a period thereafter during the construction phase. Then produce and issue post visit inspection report.
- Agree improvement plans and oversee to closeout in a timely manner when performance issues are identified.

Essential:

- Experience and success within a construction management /assurance function.
- Construction Industry Training Board - Site Manager Safety Training Scheme or similar / or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrable significant understanding of the CDM Regulations and health & safety legislation, regulations and industry practices.
- IT literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and web-based audit tools).
- The ability to operate effectively in the site environment.
- Demonstrable experience of effective team working, helping and supporting others and sharing knowledge skills and experience.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Please note that Network Rail has a maximum 90-minute commute policy for all staff to the specified location for this role.

Network Rail is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They welcome applications from everyone.

Disability Confident

As a Disability Confident employer, Network Rail encourage applications from disabled and neurodivergent candidates . Applications from candidates who identify as having a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be prioritised for review. Where application volumes are high, additional role-specific and desirable criteria may be applied as part of the shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

As a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, Network Rail welcome applications from veterans, service leavers, reservists and military spouses or partners. Applications from eligible candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role will be prioritised for review. Where application volumes are high, additional role-specific and desirable criteria may be applied as part of the shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".