Rail – Lineside & Stations Civils Construction Manager

Location: Midlands, South East & South Wales

About The Role

We have an opening in our Rail division for a Civils Construction Manager to join our Rail team. As a Civils Construction Manager you will lead the site teams, working safely, efficiently and to a high standard on Rail Civil Engineering Projects. You will report to the Project Manager and be integral to preparing the program and ensuring role out a delivery of all works in line with milestone targets.

Key Accountabilities:

Conduct general civils work and various other tasks relative to Lineside and Station Civils, as directed by the Project Manager, including but not limited to:

• Commitment and full awareness of the life-saving rules and Kelly Rail Values: Safety, Integrity, Delivery, Excellence, Customer and Teamwork.
• Timekeeping and management of staff to ensure works commence as per scheduled, and are delivered in line with program requirements.
• Ensure all site staff have appropriate personal protective equipment and are wearing it at all times when on duty.
• Coordination of the works in line with program and specifications
• Engage in preparing the planning / Survey/ Civil Works/ and all Safety Aspects of the site operations
• Managing and directing all site teams on a daily basis during delivery of works.
• Ensure that close calls are reported and captured in a timely manner
• Ensure that all personnel under your control are fully briefed before work commences and have the relevant training & experience to carry out the tasks at hand
• Conduct toolbox talks and safety briefings and record attendance as required
• Challenge unsafe behaviours
• Deputise as required for other construction managers
• High standard of workmanship
• Clear concise daily reporting as directed by the Project Manager
• Ensure daily site permits / records are in place and maintained
• Work closely with the Project Manager to ensure all materials & plant as required are ordered and delivered / available as per the program requirements.
• Carry out site inspections on a period basis
• Be proficient in understanding AFC drawing requirements and able to instruct the site teams accordingly
• Ability to carry out setting out works on site.
• Ensure a good working relationship is upheld at all times with the clients representatives.

The above list is not exhaustive, and you will occasionally be asked to undertake additional duties where it is reasonable and appropriate.

Essential Skills

• Proficient use and knowledge of software such as Microsoft word, Excel, outlook and project
• Recognised industry qualification and/or relevant experience
• Demonstratable 3 years’ civils experience within the Rail Industry at Construction Manager Level
• Ability to understand the change process within the project confines
• Commercial awareness
• Understanding and knowledge of relevant British Standards & Network Rail Standards in line with the project scope
• PTS
• Temporary Works Supervisor / Co-Ordinator
• First Aid Certification
• Experience working on rail civil engineering projects.
• Able to work nights, weekends and days as the programme requires.
• Full Clean UK driving licence.
• Eligibility to work within the UK
• Knowledge of health, safety, environmental & quality assurance, and regulations.
• Strong leadership skills
• Prepared to travel
• Punctual & Team player
• Positive, proactive, and flexible approach
• Self-organised with the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Good task and time management skills
• Honesty and integrity
• Ability to work to program milestones
• Communicate clearly and appropriately at all levels
• Open to collaboration
• Right fight time approach
• Proactive with the ability to think ahead
• Committed to Kelly Rail business objectives
• Strong personality and professional attitude

What is on offer for successful candidate?

• Competitive Salary or Shift Rate

About Kelly Group:

Established in 1985 to support the emerging UK cable television market, Kelly Group has diversified to meet the needs of our clients. With over 35 years’ experience and customer service at the heart of our business, Kelly Group is renowned for building networks in collaboration with several major leading telecommunication service providers, delivering innovative multi-functional solutions - connecting people globally.

Kelly Group operate nationally with 40+ operational centres and deliver a full suite of services. From the initial planning, design, notification through to installation, final commissioning and maintenance of networks, Kelly Group deliver a ‘one-stop solution’ to meet the needs of our clients and delight their customers.

As a service provider, our workforce is our extended family, which is why we invest in their safety, training, careers, welfare, vehicles, and tools they need to deliver excellence. With a workforce of circa 3500, 40+ national operational centres, 4 training hubs and a fleet of over 2500 vehicles, Kelly Group are committed to developing an excellent team, a fair culture, and a safe working environment.

If you feel you have the required experience and want to further your career with a long-standing communications contractor, please apply.

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