Construction Manager

Colas Rail ,
Brentwood, Essex

Overview

Job Description

Assist with the provision of technical support to the Lead Engineer Track for the planning and delivery of track renewals ensuring technical aspects of all works comply with relevant Network Rail Group and Line Standards and safety legislation. Key Success Measures * Safety Support the implementation of the Colas Rail Limited Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) strategy, associated actions and resulting initiatives, to deliver continuous improvement in all areas. * Profitability Ensure work is carried out with a continuous view to profitability and efficiency and look after our shareholders by guaranteeing that they see value for money and a profitable business. * Quality Quality is key to competitiveness. Take responsibility for delivering on time and on budget a high quality product or service, which Colas Rail can take pride in. * Respect Demonstrate respect for colleagues, our clients and the environment in all areas of work. Key Areas of Responsibility & Accountability * As you will expect the organisation may change from time to time and you will be expected to meet the operational requirements. * Any other reasonable duties as required from time to time. * Assist with the provision of technical support to the Lead Engineer, Site Manager and Site Supervisors. * Monitor and ensure technical compliance on all works, site and office. * Ensure all works are undertaken all works in compliance with Contractual Specification and Network Rail Group and Line Standards. * Ensure compliance with all relevant Safety Legislation. * Undertake all technical aspects of works in compliance with Network Rail Group and Line Standards. * Assist with and attend Whiteboard/Stage Gate meetings in accordance with Procedures producing the required outputs to support effective and robust delivery of the works to completion. * Review completed works to ensure 'Best Practice' and 'Lessons Learnt' activities are captured, recorded and utilised in future work planning and execution . * Participate in the planning and preparation of works. * Undertake surveys, planning and programming of work, technical supervision on site, preparation of documents. * Assist in the preparation and maintenance of all records required to meet Contract Network Rail Line Standards and procedures. * Direct, control and monitor technical quality on site. * Assist with the production of registers for management reports. * Co-ordinate/Attend and record site meetings. * Exercise leadership over other technical staff. * Production of design drawings in accordance with contract specifications * Assist in the costing of technical activities within track renewal works. * Assist with the preparation and submission of Bar Charts/Time Chainage charts, Lifting Plans, WPP's, task Briefs and other site documentation all works. * Ensure all works undertaken are planned, installed and tested in accordance with appropriate Network Rail Group and Line Standards. * Ensure all aspects of works undertaken comply with technical specification. * Plan and requisition all plant as required for the works * Role takes on the key responsibility of carrying out Engineering management responsibilities under direction of the Lead Engineer/CRE. This will include the management of the installation of new track geometry to design specification and creating an accurate 'As Built' record. * Completion of engineering compliance activities including, but not exclusive to, managing infrastructure registers, managing CRT requirements and building a robust and accurate H&S file for the job. * Role requires individual to participate in training and mentoring to develop and maintain key engineering competencies which ensure qualification to Doze ballast formation, install track, ensure compliant geometry and joints are installed, tamp track and inspect track. Person Specification * Good knowledge of Track Renewals Disciplines * Excellent knowledge of Rules & Regulations, H.A.S.A.W and other appropriate regulations. * Excellent knowledge of both group and line standards. * In depth knowledge of all aspects of track renewals disciplines. * HNC in an Engineering discipline or working towards. * Good IT skills. * Good communication and man management skills * Able to drive or willing to learn. * PTS and COSS * Minimum of 4 years experience of a broad range of relevant Engineering fields Behavioral Skills * Energy 'Get up and go' attitude of a leader * Energise Lead, manage and inspire my team * Edge Maximise my personal edge * Execute Make things happen * Engage Stay close to the client