Construction Manager (Rail Systems)

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Rail engineering

E&P / Electrical / Telecoms / Signalling

Location – Pontyclun

(Wales)

“An exciting opportunity for an experienced rail systems Construction Manager to join our team in the Wales region working on a portfolio of engineering associated E&P / rail systems projects including mechanical, electrical, Electrification, power, telecoms, comms and signalling schemes ”

Business Unit

A busy and fast paced Rail Systems project environment needs a Construction Manager to lead and support a variety of schemes in E&P, Telecoms, Comms and Signalling across Western and Wales, facilitating conformance to safety, the contract specification and delivery to programme timescales. The business unit is made up of a variety of projects and frameworks specialising in M&E (mechanical & electrical), electrification, signalling, power, lighting and telecoms projects for our client in the Western & Wales regions.

The Role

As Rail Systems Construction Manager you will be responsible for the effective control and management of all on site works being the first point of contact for delivery, Health and Safety and Quality.

Your Day To Day Responsibilities Will Include

Involvement/input in projects at all stages from pre-qualifying and tendering through to delivery and handback.

Ensure that the project is managed and delivered in accordance with the requirements of the Terms and Conditions of the Contract and the Policies and Procedures.

Ensuring that the site team are fully appraised of the contract requirements and have the capability and resources necessary to achieve contract objectives.

Develop, maintain and regularly update the Construction Phase Plan and ensure all required WPP’s and Task Briefs are produced to an appropriate standard.

Develop, maintain and update the Contract Quality Plan and produce and maintain all Inspection and Test Plans and other specific documentation to support Health and Safety and/or Hand Back files, O&M Manuals, etc.

Develop and ensure all visitors and working personnel on site receive a suitable Site Induction and relevant competencies are checked and recorded.

Manage the co-ordination of Client appointed Contractors including Statutory Authorities or other interfacing Stakeholders and ensure compliance with our CDM obligations.

Control and manage sub-contract resources to the highest levels of safety, quality and efficiency, including holding regular progress / technical meeting as required.

Ensure all project specific SHEQ Inspections and Registers are maintained.

Undertake regular Site Engagement / Inspections in line with the company requirement ensuring inclusion / involvement of both direct employees and subcontractors.

Ensure all Company initiatives and directives are communicated and implemented as required, including arranging and delivering briefings, workshops, stand downs, etc.

Ensure that the project is delivered in accordance with the agreed programme and ensure that any variation, whether as a result of change or identified efficiency, is appropriately recorded in programme updates.

Monitor and regularly update the project Cost Plan to ensure that project cost headings are individually monitored and controlled in line with the identified allowances, and that the project as a whole achieves the commercial targets set. This should be done in partnership with the project Commercial representative.

Ensure that with the project team changes to the contract are identified, agreed and effectively managed.

Promotion of ‘best practice’ to support a continuous improvement culture amongst the project team and wider business.

Provision of formal reports on contract progress to the Senior Project Manager / Contracts / Framework Manager.

Undertake or work towards undertaking ‘Contractors Responsible Engineer’ (CRE) duties on Network Rail projects.

Undertake or work towards undertaking ‘Responsible Manager’ (RM) duties on Network Rail projects.

Ensure that all relevant issues, which cannot be resolved at contract level, are passed for the attention of the Senior Management Team.

Requirements

Proactively promote the Company and its capabilities to clients.

To excel in this role, you will have previous experience as a Construction Manager in a rail systems environment working on a varied portfolio of E&P, M&E, Electrification, power, signalling, telecoms projects and frameworks.

Full UK Driving license

PTS

Experience working as a Construction Manager in a rail systems project environment for a main contractor organisation.

Knowledge of BS 7671:2018 Requirements for Electrical Installations, IET Wiring – Regulations - 18th edition.

The Company

You will be joining a reputable and firmly established, engineering contractor operating nationally in rail, civils and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil, building, mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country, you will become part of our expert outfit.

The Remuneration

Competitive annual salary negotiable dependant on experience

Company Car or Car Allowance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension

Life Insurance

Westfield Health Cash Plan

If you think you have what it takes to join the AmcoGiffen family, apply now!

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