Construction Manager - Civil (Client Side)

Position: Construction Manager (Civils)

Rate: £350 Inside IR35

Location: York

Duration: 6 Months+

Working Arrangements: Hybrid



People Group is looking to recruit a Civil Construction Manager from a Network Rail background to work for a Leading Rail Consultancy.



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 TfL Stakeholders, ORR, LFEPA, statutory authorities and other interested third parties/stakeholders

Plan and coordinate possessions and occupations of the Railway

Review designs to ensure constructability. Following the Contract award, arrange and attend a “Constructability” walk-through with the 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 the safety of the Railway is maintained and works are undertaken to the approved designs in accordance with HSE legislation & applicable standards/procedures

Review and agree Construction Programmes, method statements, Construction Phase Plans, 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 the programme as directed by the relevant Project Manager.

Liaise with the stakeholders to apprise them of the project plan

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

Day-to-day engagement with the team and stakeholders

Skills & experience required

Worked client-side for Network Rail as a Construction Manager

A minimum of HNC in Engineering, although a Degree would be preferable (or equivalent)

Must have an in date PTS card

CSCS Card and SMSTS

Be knowledgeable of the CDM Regulations as applied to the Construction processes

Understanding/Experience of NEC3 Form of Contract  

“People Group is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace and are committed to promoting an inclusive environment for both our clients and employees