Works Manager – Track Installation
We are seeking an experienced Works Manager with a strong background in track installation in major projects in the UK to join our team responsible for the safe and timely execution of the works on site.
Responsibilities
* Establish and promote best practice in health, safety, sustainability, cost, time, buildability and appropriate quality matters.
* Manage the design process to ensure that the design solution for each element of the track is safe, efficient to build, compliant with contract specifications and delivered on schedule within budget.
* Promote the use of engineering expertise and modern methods of construction to add value to design development.
* Implement 3D design delivery strategy to inform and deliver the project BIM Execution Plan (BEP) requirements.
* Input into internal, client and external engineering workshops and steering groups.
* Perform reviews of technical proposals.
* Develop and maintain an awareness of SHE hazards and associated risks and demonstrate a commitment to eliminating or minimizing those risks.
* Manage design programme, monitoring and reporting via programme updates, trackers and progress meetings.
* Obtain relevant documentation and approvals from relevant bodies, designers and stakeholders.
* Interface with NR and relevant stakeholders as required.
* Provide expert guidance and technical support to HS2 and project teams to identify and mitigate risks, ensuring compliance with the Works Information requirements.
* Identify opportunities to improve the design by enhancing safety, buildability, quality and providing best‑value compliant solutions.
* Coordinate the entire design process and manage change.
* Organize design coordination and progress meetings with the design team and specialist supply chain partners, ensuring that design risk assessments are produced.
* Prepare minutes, notes and reports to ensure effective communication and accurate records are maintained.
* Manage the document control process, supported by a document controller.
* Maintain a professional approach with clients and their professional teams, subcontractors and suppliers.
* Manage other junior team members who may report into this role.
Role Requirements
* Strong management skills with a positive and collaborative approach.
* Enthusiastic team player, able to listen, understand, engage and motivate, and confident to make decisions when required.
* Degree qualification in civil engineering, mechanical engineering or equivalent.
* Professionally qualified, preferably Chartered Engineer.
* Extensive experience in design and construction of ballasted and ballastless track. Experience in resilient slab track will be positively assessed.
* Experience in design and construction of Switches and Crossings.
* Experience in managing and delivering design and construction interfaces between track systems and other railway systems.
* Knowledge of track design procedures and standards.
* Ability to work in a collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.
* Knowledge of the work process in design offices through successful experience of design delivery coordination.
* A good commercial understanding of contracts, procurement routes and risk management.
* Good collaborative planning skills.
* Thorough understanding of 3D design and BIM, with a desire to drive improvements and benefits through embracing digital construction.
* Excellent communication skills, both at the personal level and more formal reporting level.
* Practical experience of harmonizing design and quality requirements with buildability and a strong desire to problem solve.
* Must be able to work in a dynamic UK environment with frequent travel to Birmingham or London offices.
Ferrovial embraces diversity and inclusion, and we see the value in providing equal opportunities to all employees. We are committed to building an inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills so we encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
Ferrovial is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all job applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information (each, a “Protected Class”), or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.
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