Principal Contract Manager

Location: Kent

Rate: £350 – £450 per day, depending on experience

Term: 6 months contract initially

“Our client is a well-established Nationwide Rail company whose professionalism and well-respected name have been instrumental in their success. They provide an exceptional service to their customers and are focused on continually improving this”.

They are currently looking for an experienced Principal Contract Manager to assist in producing and maintaining an effective and robust project implementation plan to ensure safe, timely and profitable implementation & commissioning in accordance with the company’s business objectives.

Essential

• Valid PTS Competence.
• Experience and Evidence managing large scale railway infrastructure projects and the risks associated.
• Knowledge of CDM 2015 Rules and Regulations (preferably SMSTS or NEBOSH certified).
• Experience and Evidence of managing several teams
• Knowledge of NR 019 Rules and Regulations.
• Knowledge of ALO requirements and processes.
• Knowledge of High Voltage cables and procedures.

The Role

• Provide PC support and ensure compliance with the CDM regulations throughout the lifecycle of the project. This will entail the production, review, maintenance and approval of safety documentation for all sub-contractors and suppliers working on the project. (i.e. CPP, WPP, TMP, H&S Plans)
• Forecast and Report the following into appointed Construction Manager - all site-based costs
• Liaise with the Interface Manager regarding Noise Notices/Section 61 requirements
• Liaise with SML Construction Manager regarding specific access/land/welfare requirements.
• Liaise with the SML Track Access Manager / Possession Planner to ensure deconfliction of works within SML owned worksites.
• Work with the EHS Specialist to ensure the SRA PC induction is produced and maintained throughout the project life cycle. Also carry out PC inductions as required.
• Working with relevant individuals/organisations to resolve PC issues.
• Reviewing any ALO requirements and maintain the ALO register as required.
• Assist with management of both internal & external interfaces and build effective relationships with the Customer and Sub-Contractors.
• Be focal point on behalf of SML with all contractors for Principal Contractor matters.
• Carry out fortnightly safety and quality audits on all sub-contractors, suppliers and operatives accessing SML sites.
• Ensure that the briefing of instructions to staff under his control or allocated to him for such purpose is carried out timely.
• Attend or arrange appropriate representation at regular meetings with the customer to demonstrate compliance with CDM 2015.
• Be responsible as PC Manager for Health & Safety and Environmental management as defined in the Construction Health & Safety Plan and the Environmental Plan.

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