Ancillary Civils Construction Manager

About the Contract

TRU is a once-in-a-generation rail upgrade programme to deliver faster, longer, more frequent and more reliable rail services across the north of England, from Newcastle, Hull and York towards Manchester and Liverpool via Leeds. By connecting the major cities of the North with an enhanced, more reliable service, it has the potential to impact the lives of thousands of passengers and support economic growth across the whole of the north of England.

Amey, in partnership with Arup, BAM and Network Rail is upgrading the route between Manchester and Leeds, which includes civils, track, railway systems and electrification. The opportunity to use modern digital signalling and train control also means we can lay the foundation for the Digital Railway.

Working with Amey on TRU is essential for anyone serious about a career in rail. You will be pioneering new techniques, using the latest technology and helping us set new standards for collaborative working.

What is the purpose of this role?

To assist the Project Manager / or Works Manager in delivering allocated contract safely in accordance with legislation and Amey procedures to contract specification and programme, while effectively supervising and delivering the approved construction programmes to the agreed resource and cost plans.

What will this role involve?

• To promote safe working practices, ensure full implementation and compliance with safety responsibility statement below
• To adhere to the Amey Essentials as applicable
• Responsible for the submission of accurate site records to enable effective monitoring of programme and cost plans as requested to agreed format as applicable
• Ensure that tool box talks, task briefs and COSS briefs are carried out for all work tasks prior to commencement of work for allocated contracts
• Ensure that all allocated tasks are undertaken in accordance with the planned safe method of working
• Responsible for ordering and receipt of site deliverables, timely returns of goods receipts notices
• Responsible for ordering and receipt of site plant, including security and timely off–hire
• Supervise sub contractors, contract staff and direct labour for allocated site activities
• Carry out performance reviews for direct reports, administering poor performance, attendance management and disciplinary procedures as applicable
• Undertake PDRs and staff development of direct reports where applicable
• The role is one of site supervision and based generally in a site environment. It is a requirement of the role to attend site on a regular basis (including night time).

What are we looking for?

(Essential to the job)
• The ability to supervise and lead the site team in the successful delivery of the allocated contracts for specific discipline (PWay, civils, signals)
• Strong interpersonal skills to influence and communicate effectively with site staff and project team
• Experience of railway construction management for specific discipline
• Supervisory Management training / qualification with significant practical experience
• PTS/COSS
• Computer literacy – Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Must be able to drive
• Knowledge of Risk Assessment techniques
• Core planner skills 2 (Rimini)
• Engineer Supervisor
• IOSH Managing Safely

(Desirable)
• Understanding of Railway planning systems
• Understanding of the Railway operating environment

Why Amey?

We’re all originals here and our individuality is an asset. We have unique backgrounds and personalities, which means we all bring different ideas to the table. But we do have one thing in common: we all take personal pride in our public service. With every drop of water and spark of electricity we supply, with every bolt we tighten and with every guiding golden nugget of advice, we better manage the services that we all use and rely on every day, ensuring every household in Britain benefits from our work.

Amey is one of the top five support services suppliers in the UK. We employ 16,000 people, have a turnover of £2.1bn and a strong forward order-book. Every household in Britain benefits from the work we do. We maintain the UK’s road and rail infrastructure, keep schools safe and clean, manage the UK’s defence estate, safely escort prisoners and keep prisons and courts secure. We also collect and process waste, as well as deliver utilities services. All of this is underpinned by our leading consulting capabilities which uses engineering design and data analytics to better manage the services we all use and rely on

As one of us, you can really be you because your individuality is an asset. You’re surrounded by a team of people who want you to grow and embrace new challenges. People who care about your job satisfaction as well as your wellbeing. There’ll be experiences as original as you are, in a career that can feel like many rolled into one. You’ll be stretched but always supported. Whether it’s working on the biggest bridge in the country, learning to get to grips with the latest technology, or just working with a great group of people every day, you’ll find what gets you out of bed in the morning at Amey.