Construction Manager - Signalling

Job Description

Construction Manager - SignallingDay Rate:£400 - 450 (Depending on Experience) Outside IR35Duration:12 monthsLocation: ExeterMy client is looking for an experienced Construction Manager to join their team out of the Exeter area. The ideal Construction Manager will have a background in signalling and come on board to manage the project construction deliverables through effectivemanagement of project resources, Sub-Contractors and suppliers to the required quality, time, cost and safetyThe ideal Construction Managerresponsibilities will be:

• Establish and control all site based costs, change control, risk management and quality & safety management processes.
• Manage both internal & external interfaces and build effective relationships with the Customer and Sub-Contractors.
• Be focal point on behalf of WRSL with all contractors for site interface matters.
• Ensure that senior management is kept informed of project progress and performance via WRSL reporting mechanisms.
• Ensure that the customers requirements are clearly communicated to and understood by the Westinghouse project construction team.
• Ensure compliance with WRSL Site Control and Installation Process CP/E/004
• Responsible for ensuring that all equipment is delivered to site in line with installation dates, is fit for purpose, and has proper and complete documentation
• Provide support to the Signalling CRE for all CRE and IDC matters relating to construction activities
• Organise and plan work to maximise utilisation of resources, ensure task sheets are completed timely and accurately.
• Ensure that tools and equipment are secure, in a sensible condition and are returned to the controlling organisation when not required.
• Carry out safety and quality audits on WSL installers and agency / sub contractors.
• Ensure that the briefing of instructions to staff under his control or allocated to him for such purpose is carried out timely.
• Responsible for checking and certifying time sheets ensuring correct hour booking and appropriation.
• Monitor and control budgets as allocated to him, prepare reports and programmes as required by the Project Manager.
• Planning day to day work of self and others and accountable for own teams utilisation and reporting.
• Attend or arrange appropriate representation at regular meetings with the customer to review progress, performance and value.
• Hold regular project construction team progress meetings to review site progress and performance.
• Ensure that the performance of suppliers and Sub-Contractors is monitored by surveillance and inspection and that the contract specification and all relevant standards are implemented in totality.
• Ensure that the Plans provided by Sub-Contractors for Quality, Safety & Environment are reviewed for adequacy and that no conflict exists with WRSLs activities.
• Be responsible for Health & Safety and Environmental management as defined in the Construction Health & Safety Plan and the Environmental Plan.
• Set up and manage the construction and installation group for the office.
• Be the focal point for all construction matters for the office.

Experiences

• Graduate in either Engineering orsimilarrelated discipline
• Background inSignalling preferrable
• Have previous history of working as a Construction Manager on a Rail project
• High level of negotiation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Installation managers IRSE orEngineering Manager Installation license required!
• PTS required!
• Experience inmanaging multiple teams at once.

If this is of interest, then please apply now with your most up to date copy of your CV.VGC Group are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy