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Site Manager

Job Posted: 11 days ago

Salary: £ 300 - 350 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Expire in: 17 days

Job Description

Site Manager
My client, a leading civil engineering contractor, is seeking an experienced Site Manager to join their team on a major railway infrastructure scheme.
Site Manager Responsibilities
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    Manage the day to day delivery of rail and associated civil engineering works, ensuring all activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with programme requirements.
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    Oversee site operations including drainage, earthworks, structures, trackside civils, ducting, troughing, concrete works, and associated railway infrastructure activities.
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    Lead and coordinate Site Engineers, Foremen, operatives, subcontractors, and suppliers, promoting a collaborative and high-performing site environment.
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    Ensure all works are carried out in compliance with Network Rail standards, project specifications, drawings, RAMS, permits, and company procedures.
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    Plan and manage labour, plant, materials, access arrangements, and subcontractors to achieve project milestones and maintain productivity.
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    Work closely with the Project Manager, commercial team, designers, Network Rail representatives, and other stakeholders to resolve technical and operational issues.
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    Monitor project progress, identify risks and opportunities, and implement mitigation measures to maintain programme and budget targets.
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    Ensure quality assurance procedures are followed throughout the project, carrying out regular inspections and ensuring compliance with project specifications and industry standards.
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    Promote a strong health, safety, environmental, and quality culture, ensuring full compliance with company policies, Network Rail requirements, and current legislation.
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    Manage site documentation including shift reports, site diaries, inspection records, quality records, permits, and programme updates.
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    Support commercial activities by identifying variations, monitoring site costs, and contributing to project reporting and forecasting.
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    Deliver toolbox talks, briefings, and site coordination meetings, ensuring all personnel are fully briefed on planned works and safety requirements.
Site Manager Requirements
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    Previous experience working as a Site Manager on railway, rail civils, infrastructure, or major civil engineering projects.
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    Strong knowledge of Network Rail standards, safe systems of work, possessions, isolations, and trackside working requirements.
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    Experience managing multidisciplinary site teams and subcontractors on complex rail infrastructure projects.
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    Good understanding of drainage, structures, earthworks, reinforced concrete, ducting, troughing, and associated railway civil engineering works.
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    Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction programmes.
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    Strong planning, leadership, communication, and organisational skills with the ability to deliver projects safely and efficiently.
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    Knowledge of NEC contracts and project delivery processes is advantageous.
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    Excellent understanding of health & safety legislation and industry best practice within the rail sector.
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    Valid PTS (Personal Track Safety) certification is essential.
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    Valid CSCS Card.
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    SMSTS qualification is essential.
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    First Aid at Work qualification is desirable.
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    COSS, SSSTS, or other rail competencies would be advantageous.
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    HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) is preferred.
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