Construction Manager [Lineside Delivery] x2 Location Basingstoke, GB Department Name Southern Region.RWEXHMA. About Network Rail Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We're an organisation where people matter. Watch our video to find out more We're continuing to build a diverse organisation which is representative of the people we serve. We want to harness the skills and expertise of our people and attract the best talent, to enable a safe and accessible railway for everyone. To learn why inclusion is important to us, please click here. About our people and the recruitment process - We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance. We're also a Disability Confident Leader employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. Brief Description Act as Network Rails day-to-day site representative to monitor so that the contractors site activities are conducted in a safe and efficient manner with minimum impact on the environment and operational railway, and the work is of a high standard and in accordance with the relevant specifications, latest practices, NR Standards and contractors WPP/ TSB/SSoW Please note, there are two vacancies available About the role (External) Monitor so that site activities comply with the rules, regulations, Railway Group and Network Rails company standards and all applicable procedures and legislation. Review in conjunction with the Scheme Project Manager / Project Manager, the contractors method statements and site-specific risk assessments. Monitor by liaison with appropriate Network Rail personnel whether arrangements for access, possession, storage, worksites etc. have been made to facilitate the efficient completion of work. Monitor by a programme of regular pre-arranged inspections the quality of the contractors work. Instruct contractors in accordance with powers delegated. Where remedial actions are required monitor so that non-conformance reports raised are closed out in an auditable manner. Monitor, by close liaison with the contractor, agree the detailed workmanship standards for consistent application to the whole of the works. Monitor the contractors management of site works by regular site meetings at which details of the locations of, nature of, and number of staff to be employed upon each element of the work shall be established for the period until the next meeting. Monitor progress of the works by regular site visits and inspections, comparing work in progress with contract documentation, and information given at site meetings and with the overall contract programme. Carryout planned /ad hoc HSQE (PAISS) site audits and review findings by regular communication with all contractors site staff. Monitor and assess the competence of contractors staff prior to and during all phases of work. Check whether the contractor complies with Network Rail policy in accident/incident reporting and investigation and assist with conducting investigations. Provides functional support to Scheme Project Manager / Project Managers as directed. Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications Essential Relevant site experience in working in railway industry. Environmental awareness. Driver for behavioural change. Good communication skills. Commercial awareness. Ability to manage a principal contractor and their subcontractors. Full UK Driving Licence PTS or ability to obtain Desirable Safety management awareness/training. Knowledge/experience working in operational railway environment. Knowledge of NRs possession planning procedures. Arboricultural knowledge / experience Desirable Safety management awareness/training. Six Sigma Yellow Belt. How to apply (External) Salary: £43,588 - £49,037 per annum Closing date: 8th May 2024, late applications will not be accepted. We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date based on application volumes. Drugs and Alcohol Standard: Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard is changing as of 16.01.2023. All prospective candidates who have not been offered a conditional role by 16.01.2023 will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced. Network Rail adheres to pre-employment Baseline Personal Security Standard (BPSS), this is government standard for pre employment vetting. BPSS government standard pre-employment vetting requires Network Rail to screen a potential employees unspent criminal convictions and undertake 3 year career checks. Employment at Network Rail is subject to employees meeting the BPSS government standard pre-employment vetting. Network Rail welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, marital status (including civil partnerships), pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status, sex (or gender), employment status, trade union affiliation, or other irrelevant factor. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do, safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should demonstrate their personal commitment to safety in their application. Network Rail can offer you a rewarding career with competitive pay and excellent benefits including a choice of contributory pension schemes, a generous annual leave package, a bonus scheme and an annual 75% subsidy on season tickets costing up to £3000 (to a maximum amount of £2,250). Network Rail positively embraces flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life.