Supervisor - Track in Doncaster, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
VolkerRail is an established and experienced railway infrastructure contractor. We have a successful track record of delivering projects across the whole of the UK; working with Network Rail, London Underground as well as light rail and tram operating companies to enhance the national infrastructure.
As one of the UKs oldest railway contractors, with a history dating back over 70 years, we are passionate about the preservation and development of the railways. Our years of experience and continued company growth have earned us a reputation within the industry for high performance and innovation, and as a company focussed on timely and efficient delivery.
The East West Rail Alliance is a "pure" alliance consisting of three Non-Owner Participants (NOPs); VolkerRail, Atkins Global, Laing O'Rourke and the Owner Participant (OP), Network Rail.
East West Rail (EWR) phase 2 is a £1 billion programme and one of the most prestigious projects in the UK Infrastructure pipeline. It will provide a strategic route linking key centres of economic activity between Oxford, Milton Keynes, Aylesbury and Bedford.
The role
The Supervisor - Track will be responsible for ensuring the day-to-day site productivity and delivery. They will work closely with the Project teams to ensure problems are prevented, identified and resolved efficiently and will work with all team members to successfully deliver.
Key accountabilities
Key responsibilities;
- Ensure site productivity and delivery.
- Implement all instructions received from Project Manager, Safety & Compliance Manager and Clients.
- Organisation, allocation and control of site operatives including but not restricted to: Direct labour, sub contract labour, plant operators.
- Delivery of allocated work packages in accordance with safety, quality, technical, planning and budgetary requirements.
- Weekly reporting of all contractual site activities.
- Accident and incident reporting and investigation
- Safety Inspections and reporting.
- Assist with tender and estimate preparation.
- Undertake any necessary training.
- Maintain good site discipline and industrial relations.
- Identify staff training needs and assessment of direct reports.
- Deputise for Project Manager / Construction Manager as and when required.
- Be of a presentable appearance commensurate with allocated duties at all times.
- Lead and direct by example.
- Promote the awareness of VolkerRail in a positive manner at all times
- Ensure site noise is kept to a minimum and disruption to the railway's neighbours is kept to a minimum.
- To alert Senior Management to any non-conformance or deficiency in quality, materials, services or workmanship.
- Liaison and communication with VolkerRail staff and contractors plus all relevant external contacts as required in order to discharge the duties and responsibilities of this JD/SRS.
- Responsible for operating within the practice and procedures of the quality system.
- The discharge of these safety critical duties and responsibilities within this JD/SRS and any other safety critical competencies are mandatory upon the post holder.
Skills & experience
The successful candidate will have the following experience/skill set:
- Significant and demonstrable experience in a track supervisory role within the UK Rail industry is essential.
- Core qualifications : ILM2 Supervisor, SSSTS (CITB Site Management Safety Training), City & Guilds Qualification in Civils, Railway, or Construction works (or equivalent), CDM 2015 Awareness, IOSH Managing Safely.
- Core SCW competencies : COSS SWL 1, First aid at work, PTS/DCCR
- Ability to operate effectively both within a team and in the site environment.
- A proactive and responsible attitude with a high level of safety awareness.
- Full UK driving licence
Other
VolkerRail offers a competitive salary and attractive benefits.
Committed to equality of opportunity and diversity.
Location
Location - Bletchley/Milton Keynes
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