About Mace
At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We create places that bring transformative impact to people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture and priorities, visit our strategy site.
The Opportunity
Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project. Our Transportation team is growing in the Midlands and we have an exciting opportunity for a Construction Manager to join our Rail team on a full-time permanent contract.
As Construction Manager you will represent Mace whilst interfacing with key clients. You will ensure the successful delivery of a major programme, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives. Sound Network Rail experience is required.
Values
* Safety first – Going home safe and well
* Client focus – Deliver on our promise
* Integrity – Always do the right thing
* Create opportunity – For our people to excel
Responsibilities
* Experience working in the Rail sector and sound understanding of Network Rail procedures.
* Monitor so that site activities comply with relevant rules, regulations, Railway Group and Network Rail’s company standards and all applicable procedures and legislation.
* Review in conjunction with the Asset Protection Engineer the contractor’s method statements and site‑specific risk assessments.
* Monitor 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 contractor’s 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. Direct changes as appropriate.
* Inspect completed works and survey for the readiness of portions of the work for inspection and for the recording of the outcome and the control of any remedial works required.
* Monitor, by close liaison with the contractor, whether “first off” examples of elements of the works are jointly inspected at an early opportunity. Agree the detailed workmanship standards for consistent application to the whole of the works.
* Monitor the contractor’s 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.
* Maintain a regular and frequent site presence at all worksites and to continually monitor, and correct where necessary, the standard and methods of work, being always vigilant for inadequacies. Maintain site diary as appropriate.
* Encourage an awareness of the importance of Health, Safety, Quality and Environment and good workmanship 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.
Qualifications
* Experience of the UK rail industry and its regulatory framework.
* Knowledge of Network Rails Project governance.
* PTS Qualification.
* NVQ level 6 & 7.
* NEBOSH Certificate.
Benefits
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