Construction Manager

Location

Crewe, Cheshire | United Kingdom

Job description

About the role

Our work matters to millions. Itll matter to you too. Join our Rail team as a Construction Manager on our CRSA project and you'll be a big part of fascinating, complex, varied and meaningful work.

We are looking for someone to manage Civils construction activities so that appropriate engineering standards are complied with in relation to construction on allocated projects within the CRSA programme.

What you'll be doing

As a Construction Manager , you will have the following accountabilities:

• To monitor, engineering and design compliance for all schemes so they comply with the requirements of the Governance of Railway Investment Projects (GRIP), and the GRIP4 for Track process.
• Provide engineering support to the programme teams supporting all technical aspects of contracted works so they are developed and delivered in the appropriate Network Rail Group and Line Standards and within the agreed financial targets.
• Undertake Contractors Responsible Engineer duties (CRE). Monitor the programme teams so they follow the project approved Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) Process.
• Manage the approval process design documents (Form A - B / etc as appropriate).
• Manage the close-out of all Non-Conformances (NCRs) identified by the programme teams.
• Coordinate the preparation of the discipline specific Entry-into-Service Certification and Hand-Back Records, endorsing all certifications as- required.
• Monitor programme staff so they have the required competence to undertake their duties.
• Provide guidance and support with the detailed planning and development and execution of Renewal and Enhancement Works.
• Participate and assist the programme teams with DWWP, Safety Verification, QRSA and scheme readiness meetings.
• Attend stage gate meetings in accordance with Alliance Procedures. Review of designs and drawings in accordance with contract specifications.

Who we're looking for

You will have the following:

• Extensive experience in the relevant engineering disciplines, ideally with involvement in construction and design projects across multi discipline areas. Technical qualifications to HNC/HND or equivalent GNVQ level.
• An understanding of the arrangements required for the independent assessment of work.
• Knowledge of safety & Environmental management and quality assurance.
• CDM, risk assessment, auditing internal and external competency.
• Knowledge of Track Renewal processes, operational railway and associated safety matters.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• PTS

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UKs most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasnt rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package thats right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more

About us

Balfour Beatty works at the heart of the UKs rail networks designing, enhancing and maintaining thousands of miles of the railways that connect communities and underpin growth.

From feasibility studies, planning and design through to implementation and asset management, we provide multi-disciplinary rail infrastructure services across the lifecycle of rail assets. Our expertise covers electrification, track, power, civils, specialist rail plant, railway systems and technologies.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit:

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [email protected]

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