About us:

COOMBES UK plays a key role in the rail industry, providing a whole manner of off-track solutions, and minor civils works, in partnership with Network Rail and other major contractors. We fully assess our clients’ requirements, apply our specialist knowledge accordingly and using our own OTP and machinery, we are able to create a cost-effective and practical solution.

COOMBES has seen recent significant growth and we are proud to be a Principal Contractor and Framework Contractor to Network Rail. We are looking for a new Works Manager - Fencing to lead on some exciting projects and help us provide a service that is second to none.

COOMBES is a family-run SME, where we value integrity, a positive ‘can-do’ attitude and working together as one team to give our clients the best possible service. If this sounds like you, please reach out to us – we’d love to hear from you.

About the vacancy:

COOMBES requires an experienced Works Manager to work closely with the Senior Project Manager (Fencing) to successfully deliver Rail Fencing projects that meet with, or better, our client's expectations.

As a confident communicator, you'll proactively liaise with clients and internal colleagues to ensure smooth operations, monitor progress and provide an excellent service at all times. By successfully managing work activities, materials and site labour resources, you'll ensure that agreed projects are delivered on time, to budget and in compliance with internal quality standards and Network Rail requirements.

As an effective leader, you'll empower Site Supervisors to confidently carry out their duties and excel in their role. You'll maintain project schedules so that projects stick to agreed timelines, and will take effective corrective action to address any problems that are identified along the way.

About you:

You'll have proven experience of working on Rail fencings, vegetation or civil engineering projects and hold PTS and SMSTS (or equivalent) competencies. With excellent interpersonal skills, you’ll enjoy building effective and productive working relationships with clients, sub-contractors and colleagues alike. Being highly organised with logical problem-solving skills, you’ll be able to plan the logistics needed to deliver works within agreed timescales. You'll have an excellent understanding of Rail health, safety and environment practices and of Network Rail requirements, and have previous experience of producing Safe Works Packs.

The role will require you to be a self-motivated team member who can work both independently and ‘muck-in’ as part of a team. You will take pride in your work, complete tasks to a high standard, in line with COOMBES’s ethos and values.

We offer the right candidate a competitive package and opportunities for your professional development.

Working hours: 40 hours per week, to be worked Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm with 1hr unpaid break each day.

Location: Petersfield, Hampshire or Rochester, Kent

For further information or role profile about this opportunity please contact our careers team on <phone number removed> or email <email address removed>

To submit an application, please forward your CV and a covering letter/email to <email address removed> or to our HR Officer at Coombes UK, Unit 6 New Farm Buildings, Winchester Road, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 3PB.

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