Rail Construction Manager – Civil & Electrical

Position: Construction Manager – Civil & Electrical
Rate: £340 CIS Umbrella
Location: Croydon
Start date: January
Contract Duration: 5 months +
Working Arrangements: 5 days based on site

Key Responsibilities;

Day to day engagement with team and stakeholders
Agree measurement and valuation of contract works and assessment of claims
Liaise with TfL Stakeholders, ORR, LFEPA, statutory authorities and other interested third parties/stakeholders
Plan and co-ordinate possessions and occupations of the Railway
Review designs to ensure constructability. Following Contract award, arrange and attend “Constructability” walk through with relevant Design Engineer and Supplier to confirm the proposed Design(s) are “Constructible”.
Manage the relevant Project construction team and monitor all construction and or Installation works to ensure safety of Railway is maintained and works are undertaken to the approved designs in accordance with HSE legislation & applicable standards/procedures
Review and agree Construction Programmes, method statements, Construction Phase Plans, Temporary works proposals, ITPs and all other relevant Site documentation.
Administration of the contract undertaking day-to-day communication on Site, Programme and contractual matters with Principal Contractor and appropriate Sub-contracting Companies.
Perform duties of the ‘Principle Contractor’ under CDM Regulations when required.
Interface with all elements of the Project Team to ensure that drivers for Construction deliverables are supplied to programme as directed by the relevant Project Manager.
Liaise with the stakeholders to apprise them of the project plan
Keep track of construction progress against programme and report to Senior Construction Manager in timely manner as directed by him. Issue instructions and variations to the supplier via the project team as well as maintain records and agree valuation of additional / varied works.

Essentials;
A strong construction engineering background is required with a degree, HNC/HND in specific discipline. (Desirable)
Experience with working in the LU depot and familiar with depot operations.
Be knowledgeable of relevant British, European, TFL and Company Standards and the LU Rule Book
Understanding/Experience of NEC3 Form of Contract
Flexibility to be able to work unsocial hours, night shifts and possession weekends as the job demands and be on call.
Experience working Client side in the Rail Sector.

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