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

• 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.

• Oversee site operations including drainage, earthworks, structures, trackside civils, ducting, troughing, concrete works, and associated railway infrastructure activities.

• Lead and coordinate Site Engineers, Foremen, operatives, subcontractors, and suppliers, promoting a collaborative and high-performing site environment.

• Ensure all works are carried out in compliance with Network Rail standards, project specifications, drawings, RAMS, permits, and company procedures.

• Plan and manage labour, plant, materials, access arrangements, and subcontractors to achieve project milestones and maintain productivity.

• Work closely with the Project Manager, commercial team, designers, Network Rail representatives, and other stakeholders to resolve technical and operational issues.

• Monitor project progress, identify risks and opportunities, and implement mitigation measures to maintain programme and budget targets.

• Ensure quality assurance procedures are followed throughout the project, carrying out regular inspections and ensuring compliance with project specifications and industry standards.

• Promote a strong health, safety, environmental, and quality culture, ensuring full compliance with company policies, Network Rail requirements, and current legislation.

• Manage site documentation including shift reports, site diaries, inspection records, quality records, permits, and programme updates.

• Support commercial activities by identifying variations, monitoring site costs, and contributing to project reporting and forecasting.

• Deliver toolbox talks, briefings, and site coordination meetings, ensuring all personnel are fully briefed on planned works and safety requirements.

Site Manager Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Site Manager on railway, rail civils, infrastructure, or major civil engineering projects.

• Strong knowledge of Network Rail standards, safe systems of work, possessions, isolations, and trackside working requirements.

• Experience managing multidisciplinary site teams and subcontractors on complex rail infrastructure projects.

• Good understanding of drainage, structures, earthworks, reinforced concrete, ducting, troughing, and associated railway civil engineering works.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction programmes.

• Strong planning, leadership, communication, and organisational skills with the ability to deliver projects safely and efficiently.

• Knowledge of NEC contracts and project delivery processes is advantageous.

• Excellent understanding of health & safety legislation and industry best practice within the rail sector.

• Valid PTS (Personal Track Safety) certification is essential.

• Valid CSCS Card.

• SMSTS qualification is essential.

• First Aid at Work qualification is desirable.

• COSS, SSSTS, or other rail competencies would be advantageous.

• HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) is preferred.

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