Production Manager - Enhancements

Position: Production Manager
Division: Infrastructure
Location: Anglia
Safety Critical Status:Yes
Reporting to: Programme Manager

Purpose of the Role

To lead and manage the safe delivery of a portfolio of infrastructure delivered projects to achieve the required cost, time and quality objectives within corporate guidelines and to develop appropriate delivery and supply strategies and plans for specific projects, ensuring that Colas Rail values and principals are maintained.

To manage the output of projects within their portfolio of which Project Managers are responsible for in terms of safety, quality, environment, engineering/ design compliance, commissioning, functionality and programme. This will involve the management of Contractors and implementing processes to control the delivery of the works.

Key Areas of Responsibility & Accountability

• Accountable for their portfolio being delivered safely to time, cost and quality, in accordance with the Guide to Railway Investment Projects (GRIP), applicable Railway Group, Network Rail company standards and other specific legislation including construction design management (CDM) Regulations.
• Responsible for planning and delivering safe work (PDSW) and 019 compliance on their portfolio
• Overall leadership and management of their portfolio of projects and team ensuring that internal staff and sub-contractors are managed effectively to be able deliver projects safely.
• Provide a safe working environment in the execution of work directly under the post holder¿s responsibility, including development of project safety plans and other associated documentation.
• Lead on close call and safety conversation close out on projects in conjunction with Health and Safety Manager and project team.
• Act as CDM Planning Supervisor as directed
• Identify training needs in safety, technical and management areas for the personnel reporting to the post holder and contribute to their personal development.
• Undertake accident investigations when remitted to by the relevant designated competent person.
• Lead, motivate and manage their team to guarantee technical compliance and quality of delivered project works.
• Provide a professional, first class, consistent and effective service to the clients, including project monitoring and reporting systems in accordance with Railway Group, Network Rail company standards and guidelines in collaboration with the Project Manager, Design, Engineering and Construction teams.
• Participate in the development of supply strategies and framework contracts.
• Provide detailed input for compilation of the business plan and production of the possessions and access plan.
• Comply with the Investment Competence Framework.
• 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.

Person Specification

Essential

• Detailed knowledge of the CDM Regulations and health & safety legislation, regulations and industry practices including PDSW and 019.
• Demonstrable experience of the implementation of health, safety, environmental and quality management processes
• Demonstrable successful construction management experience.
• Relevant experience for the specialist area of construction management being undertaken.
• Ability to operate effectively in the site environment.
• Team leader capable of motivating the team
• Relevant successful experience in project management
• Contract and commercial awareness.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Accident Investigation experience

Desirable

• Membership of the Association for Project Management or other professional body

About Us

Joining Colas Rail UK provides the opportunity to not only establish yourself within one of the rail industrys biggest and most prestigious, multi-disciplined contractors, providing you with a springboard that can take you career to new heights.

We take pride in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for you to unlock your potential at whatever stage you are in your career. We encourage cross-collaboration and innovation and if you are interested in learning Colas Rail will enable that.

Everyday we work together safely to solve real problems, with a shared goal of enhancing the Infrastructure and Logistics which is key to the UK Rail Network and wider Supply Chain. Everyone here has a voice and we encourage all to speak up, discuss their ideas and implement them.

We are always looking for passionate people to join our business and with several bases across the UK, there are plenty of opportunities to join our vibrant, creative, and diverse teams.

Colas Rail hold three core values: Caring, Sharing and Daring. We take care our of our employees, always ensuring safety is a top priority and we nurture our collective wellbeing. We share a passion for what we do, celebrate our achievements and value high standards like nowhere else. We dare to take on new challenges, we are one of the international leaders in our industry. We keep on innovating, expanding, and conquering new markets.

The performance of Colas Rail UK is dependent upon improving and developing the skills and abilities of all employees, and our Equal Opportunities Policy, above all else, aims to achieve this objective.

Behavioural Skills

• Engage and Care- Engage and stay close to our client. Provide sustainable solutions that you truly care about and join us in having an impact on the Infrastructure of the UK.
• Execute and Share- Share our joint passion for the important work executed every day at Colas Rail. Share in our success, our diversity, our development and execute our project plans.
• Energy and Dare- Display the energy of a leader, champion your teams. Dare to think innovatively and explore new horizons.

Colas Rail in the United Kingdom values and encourages diversity in our workforce, regardless of background, disability, age, religion, or gender. As part of our aim to deliver quality services, we are committed to promoting equality and eliminating discrimination. We will create a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in.

We are committed to the Disability Confidence Scheme, and as such we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you are a disabled candidate and have the skills, and or the experience for the job we will interview you. Just let us know in your application form. If you require adjustments or would like to discuss how we can best facilitate your candidate journey, please reach out to us.