Lead Pre-construction Manager e

2 months ago


London, United Kingdom Octavius Infrastructure Full time

We are recruiting for a Lead Pre-Construction Manager to join us at Octavius for our rail framework covering our Electrification & Plant (E&P) portfolio.
We are a leading civil engineering organisation delivering safe, sustainable, and efficient transport solutions across the UK.

You'll be working on . (what your role and responsibility is)
- Accountable for the safe, planned, coordinated undertaking and completion of site inspections, surveys & investigations required to inform the development solution.
- Ensure all designs fully assess risk (both for construction, operation, maintenance and decommissioning), risks are openly discussed within the teams, and accurate and comprehensive risk registers are maintained and passed over at the required gateways.
- Detailed and effective change control process is in place to record changes during development, and where these have commercial impact that they are agreed. Effective management of risk and opportunity and sharing of best practice.
- Undertake periodic reporting in line with framework requirements (i.e. MPR and PPR)
- Co-ordination between suppliers, designers, Octavius and Network Rail throughout the development of the permanent works design, temporary works design and construction methods to ensure that value for money solutions are developed and accepted.
- Selecting the right suppliers for each project and ensure the right competent people are reviewing the designed solutions through the project life cycle.
- Typically a line manager for 3 to 5 people.
- Provide clarity of purpose, accountability and performance targets for all members of your team, helping them develop appropriate skills and tools.

You'll work with(because relationships are important)
A team of highly motivated, dedicated professionals delivering projects across a variety of frameworks with clients such as Network Rail, National Highways, Local Authorities, and Transport For London.

You'll receive . (because we value you)
We offer a competitive rewards package, including a Company Car scheme, Private Healthcare, Pension, Life Assurance cover, 25 days Annual Leave (and a day off for your birthday). You'll also have access to Hybrid working where possible, an enhanced Paternity & Maternity package and the opportunity to develop yourself personally and professionally.

About you . (what you are skilled at)
- **Excellent organisation skills** **- **to manage multiple projects simultaneously without compromising on standards and quality.
- **Sound commercial & safety judgement and decision-making skills**
- to solve complex problems under pressure while balancing interests of stakeholders, customers, and operational reality.
- **Relationship builder**
- able to develop friendly and professional customer focused relations with others.
- **Resilience**
- a self-driven, results-oriented person with a positive outlook and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
- **Challenging**
- with the ability to effectively inspire the full supply chain and customer to achieve improved project outcomes.

You'll bring(your wealth of experience & qualifications)
- Proven experience of delivering projects across the whole project life-cycle (design & on-site construction).
- Knowledge of Network Rail processes and assurance procedures. Experienced at working within a Rail environment.
- Engineering knowledge with relevant experience in suitable disciplines, such as Civils, M&E, Geotechnical and/or rail disciplines like permanent way, signalling, telecoms and E&P.
- Good level of NEC3 knowledge, and ability to administer the contract.
- A related degree (electrical or mechanical biased), diploma, or vocational qualification, or equivalent demonstrable experience in Construction or Civil Engineering.
- Site Managers Safety Training Scheme, or equivalent CDM 2015 training (desirable)
- Chartered membership with a relevant industry body (i.e. APM or ICE) (desirable)
- Personal Track Safety (desirable)
- Temporary Works Coordination (desirable)

Can you work with us?

This role is eligible for sponsorship.



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