Construction Manager

Construction Manager

VolkerRail Major Projects is an expert in collaborative working through joint ventures and alliance schemes. Collaborative working agreements are a proven strategy for delivering large, complex railway projects, and through its strong relationships with other major contractors, VolkerRail Major Projects has helped to deliver several of the biggest rail projects over the last decade. The SID is a fully integrated team that will bring together the strengths, capabilities, and knowledge of the partners and Network Rail. It will own the renewals work bank, manage it at portfolio level and drive a transition to a production management ethos. The SID is commercially aligned and jointly incentivised creating a ‘share in success’ environment. Business partners within the alliance will generate profit through performance against the Final Determination. The four partners, VolkerFitzpatrick, Octavius, Atkins, and VolkerRail are aligned to the core asset disciplines with the fifth partner, Network Rail Minor Works, being multi- disciplinary for low complexity, low value works. We have a great opportunity for a Construction Manager – Track to work on the track renewals work bank of the SID project. You will: • Ensure all activities are in compliance with Company standards and procedures. • Lead, motivate and direct staff in Production to complete the programme works to the required specification, in a safe and compliant manner and at least cost to VolkerRail. • Determine methods of work and plant to be used on site. Lead and produce programmes (hour by hour / TILOS) for the delivery of the work. Seek alternative methods to improve productivity, safety and quality. Ensure required “HOLD” and / or “GO / NO GO” points are reflected in the programmes of works. • Assist 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. • Line Management of Site Manager, Supervisors, including monitoring of performance, and give guidance on planning, preparation and implementation of works, ensuring action plans are produced to address shortfalls. • Ensure resource allocation (labour, plant and materials) is compliant and in line with construction budgets, reporting any deviance to the Project Manager. Ensure adequate resources are in place to complete the planned works. • Monitor work progressed against programme and specification. Initiate changes to deficiencies and advise the Project Manager accordingly. • Responsible for ensuring that initial site briefings are carried out prior to any work commencing. This includes ensuring adequate competent resources are available to deliver the work content, protection personnel are familiar with the location, all employees are fit for duty (not under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol) and plant is fit for purpose. The post holder has the authority to suspend work if arrangements are considered inadequate- after consultation with the On-call Manager. • Ensure close liaison and communication with other parts of the SRE functions. • Ensure People, Plant and machinery carry out works in a safe compliant manner. • Manage staff discipline, appraisals, rostering and identifying progress and training needs. Ensure staffing is rostered for the works and that there are no gaps in required people or roles to effectively and safely deliver the works. • Responsible for ensuring the Site Access Controller (where provided) maintains all site safety and delivery records relevant to the project on a shift by shift basis. Undertake relevant duties if a Site Access Manager is not provided. • Responsible for ensuring that at each site the required health and safety standards are maintained, including (But not limited to): site tidiness, PPE adherence, required briefs are effectively undertaken and understood, works are being undertaken in accordance with the planned arrangements, and all controls are sufficient and being upheld. • Responsible for the production of accurate contemporary site records and liaison with the Project Engineer and Quantity Surveyor. • Ensure the material and plant resource requirements are issued to the depot supervisor and that they are delivered and stored safely. • Provide level 1 on-call assistance to the Project Manager. Ensure site reporting and escalation is undertaken in an effective and timely manner. Act as the Single Point of Contact / Site Lead as required. • Ensure that every site and every shift has a competent planned and appointed Controlling Mind for the works. This shall be in line with the Company Standard SAF54 • Produce, lead and communicate accurate and reflective Whiteboards to determine the safe working arrangements and deconfliction of worksites. Ownership and communication of the Whiteboard for delivery of the planned works will be the responsibility of the Construction Manager.

About You

Experience: - Proven experience in Construction works including an appropriate period of time acting in a Managerial or Supervisory capacity. - Project planning, sequencing of works. - Commercial awareness and ability to produce and maintain construction budgets - Knowledge of CDM regulations SCW Competencies: - PTS, DCCR First Aid at Work Driving: - Full Driving Licence Additional requirements: - Proficient in Microsoft Office - Proactive approach - Can do attitude - Self-motivated - Lead by example

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 • Private medical care • 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 • Flexible working opportunities • 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.

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 careers@volkerwessels.co.uk 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.