Assigned to the Construction functional group to provide guidance and direction to one or more disciplines within project and Construction engineering groups.

Responsible for the review of project plans and
specifications for constructability, conformance to regulatory agency requirements and productivity improvement.

Provides consultation and guidance to large and complex projects as required.

Provides technical direction and administrative guidance to staff involved in the development and application of innovative and unique construction theories and methodologies required by multiple and/or complex projects.

Guides and directs support groups providing supplemental constructability and design assistance to projects.

Main Duties:

1. Works directly with the construction and Project Management Team, providing full construction support.

2. Co-ordinates the construction activities for maximum effectiveness.

3. Works with the Project Managers, Site Managers, Field Engineers, Contractors, Alliances and Network Rail Territories to provide a cross discipline/cross team approach to coordinated construction activities.

4. Works closely with the Area Planning Manager, Project Operations Manager, Site Managers, IPT, PAMs to set the priorities of construction
activities, resolve clashes and maximise completion of scope.

5. Directs and supervises the Site Managers, Field Engineers and Construction Supervisors.

6. Directs the monitoring and reporting of safety, environmental compliance, construction goals and objectives, construction productivity
and Alliance/contractor progress.

7. Performs, through Site Managers, Field Engineers - Quality Assurance by ensuring that Contractor's Quality Self Certification Plan is functional and that the work is to the specified standards.

8. Champions and demonstrates by example an environment conducive to
safe work practices.

Requirements:
Required Experience

1.Significant experience of major construction works.

2.Experience of leading a team of multi-discipline site management personnel on a major project.

3.Relevant successful experience in the construction industry, and in a relevant railway engineering discipline or building management as appropriate.

4.Good understanding of CDM Regulations requirements.

5.Knowledge of the possession regime and an understanding of track access
principles.

6.Knowledge of safety strategies, in particular health and safety plans, method statements and risk assessments.

7.Degree in construction or a relevant engineering discipline.

8.Knowledge of contract forms, quality procedures and Network Rail Safety and Environmental Conditions.

9.Effective communication skills and an understanding of customer requirements.

10.Ability to operate in both Contractor site environment and Project management office environment.

Desirable:

1.Membership or a relevant professional body and/or educated to degree level.

2.Knowledge of quality control systems.

3.Understanding of commercial and financial procedures.

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