Senior Recruitment Partner for Taylor Woodrow
Section Manager
Old Oak Common, London
Are you ready to lead a critical work package on one of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure projects?
Our client, Taylor Woodrow, a leading infrastructure and civil engineering specialist, is seeking a Section Manager to oversee the Structural Steel work package at the HS2 Old Oak Common site, part of the BBVS Joint Venture.
The successful candidate will manage a small team, liaise with subcontractors and stakeholders, and ensure the safe, efficient, and high‑quality delivery of this key package of works.
Key Duties:
* Ensure the safe, healthy, and environmentally sound delivery of all works within the package.
* Day‑to‑day management of the package, leading a team of two Assistant Project Managers (APMs).
* Collaborate with the package design management team and subcontractor to deliver the subcontract design portion of the works.
* Work with the package Quantity Surveyor (QS) to issue communications and manage subcontractor contracts.
* Manage the package of works, tracking subcontractor deliverables and Activity Readiness certification.
* Oversee documentation through the approval process and liaise with the wider BBVS team.
* Review subcontractor performance and propose improvement opportunities.
* Resolve escalated issues and clashes in day‑to‑day management with subcontractors.
* Ensure accurate reporting and documentation of works progress, including operatives and plant activity on site.
Person Specification / Experience:
* Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
* Proven experience in structural steel work, roofing, cladding, and glazing scopes.
* Experience with Network Rail and TfL interfaces is advantageous.
* Experience managing interfaces with Thames Water (or other water industry companies) and other utility providers.
* Familiarity with NEC3 contracts.
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