Construction Manager

Background

We are responsible for the delivery of the associated renewal and enhancement projects within London Overground, Trams and DLR. The projects vary in size and discipline and are located all over the network.

The role of a construction manager is a key role in project delivery and is an integral part of the project team. Mainly the work consists of multiple work streams: civils, drainage, premises, track, signalling, telecommunications, fire systems, electrical and mechanical services and traction power.

Construction Manager Role Purpose

The Construction Manager owns the Construction Programme, plans and supervises the works to achieve delivery of the project in accordance with that programme, in a timely fashion, to the required standard of quality, within the financial budget set, whilst adhering to all Corporate Standards & Health and Safety Legislation etc.

The role is required to manage construction of various projects across London. The construction manager will require sound knowledge of multiple disciplines including Track, Civil, Mechanical and Electrical to carry out his role effectively. The CM will also work with numerous internal and external stakeholders, which will offer the successful candidate significant opportunity to implement a range of existing skills and develop further professionally

To Supervise/monitor construction works (both on and off track) to ensure the safety of the railway is maintained and works are undertaken to the approved designs in accordance with HSE legislation & Network Rail Group line/ LUL, Tram and DLR standards.

Key Accountabilities

Issue instructions and variations to the supplier via the project team as well as maintain records and agree valuation of additional / varied works.

Agree measurement and valuation of contract works and assessment of claims

Liaise with LUL 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 & LUL standards/procedures

Review and agree Construction Programmes, method statements, 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 ‘Principal 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 depot and other stakeholders to apprise them of the project plan

Keep track of construction progress against programme and report to Lead Construction Manager in timely manner as directed by him.

Day to day engagement with team and stakeholders

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• A strong Civil background is required with a civil engineering degree, HNC/HND would be advantageous but not essential
• Considerable post-qualification experience, preferably in a railway construction site or similar safety-conscious environment.
• Competent Construction Engineer. Must be able to understand and interpret design drawings
• Be knowledgeable of the CDM Regulations as applied to the Construction processes.
• Be knowledgeable of relevant British, European, LUL and Company Standards and the LU Rule Book
• Commercial awareness
• Understanding/Experience of NEC3 Form of Contract (desirable)
• Flexibility to be able to work unsocial hours, night shifts and possession weekends as the job demands and be on call.
• Physical fitness commensurate with working in the construction site environment, including working at height and in confined spaces.
• Numerical and analytical skills
• Computer literacy.
• Good communication, interpersonal and reporting skills.
• High standard of both written and verbal communication skills at all levels
• Approachable, assertive, presentable.
• Experience at Senior Engineer or Construction Manager/equivalent level
• Proven experience at managing contractors
• Experience in commercial and contractual issues.
• Fully conversant with H, S&E legislation.
• Proven Experience of managing a safe working environment
• Experience of leading and managing teams
• Must be pro-active and have the ability to work independently.
• Understanding temporary works requirements, processes and procedure and preferably a ‘Temporary Works Coordinator’.
• Understanding safety critical works and its requirements
• Experience with working in the LU depot and familiar with depot operations.
• Understand NOWRI and handover process
• Awareness of safety issues in an operating railway environment is desirable
• Track Awareness and PICOW