Project Manager Civils

2 weeks ago


Tonbridge Kent, United Kingdom VolkerFitzpatrick Limited Full time

VolkerRail is an established and experienced railway infrastructure contractor. We have a successful track record of delivering projects across the whole of the UK; working with Network Rail, London Underground as well as light rail and tram operating companies to enhance the national infrastructure.

As one of the UKs oldest railway contractors, with a history dating back over 80 years, we are passionate about the preservation and development of the railways. Our years of experience and continued company growth have earned us a reputation within the industry for high performance and innovation, and as a company focussed on timely and efficient delivery.

The role

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager - Civils to work on the Southern Integrated Delivery project based in Tonbridge.

With the SID, the Southern Region seeks to make a transformational change in how renewals work is delivered, by merging the capabilities of Network Rail and its supply chain to develop an integrated and coordinated approach to delivery.

Key accountabilities

Key duties will include:

  • Responsible for advising the Project Team on the construction of Civils works
  • Responsible for ensuring that all Civils activities are installed to the approved design and is compliant with client and industry standards
  • Manage the construction budget on projects and ensure there is robust change control mechanisms in place
  • Provide input to the project planner including the production of box plans, access plans and look ahead programmes as required
  • Participate in project construction/planning meetings
  • Participate and chair PDR & White Board meetings including the collation or production of white board presentations and information including RACE cards, SSOW packs, lift plans, access plans and possession management arrangements
  • Undertake site monitoring and other quality checks
  • Ensure all works are undertaken in accordance with statutory requirements and all relevant client and/or VolkerRail standards
  • Undertake Cat 3 audits and managements checks
  • Ensure compliance with CDM undertaking the production of WPP’s & risk assessments
  • Establish and maintain project files
  • Manage and direct the Civils Supervisors, providing support as necessary.
Skills & experience

You will be self-motivated with a pro-active approach and have experience of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines. Problem solving, communication and good interpersonal skills are a key requirement for this role.

The candidate will also have the following Experience/skill set:

  • Proven experience in Civils & Construction works including an appropriate period of time acting in a Managerial or Supervisory capacity.
  • Proven experience in railway Civils Engineering and construction including associated railway standards. 
  • Project planning, sequencing of works and critical path planning.
  • Commercial awareness and ability to produce and maintain construction budgets
  • ONC Civil Engineering degree or related discipline with an HNC as a minimum
  • With the following competencies : PTS, DCCR and first aid at work
  • With the following skill set : SMSTS, CDM 2015, IOSH, Responsible Manager
  • Ability to operate effectively in the site environment.
  • Competent user of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.
  • Experience at team working/collaborating.
  • Must have full UK Driving licence
Other

In return, VolkerRail Group offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package that includes pension, performance related pay, professional membership subscription, one paid volunteering day per year, employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme and an employee rewards platform that includes retail and gym discounts.

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