Principal Construction Manager

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Client:

East West Rail

Location:

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Construction

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

389346309c90

Job Views:

5

Posted:

30.03.2025

Expiry Date:

14.05.2025

Job Description:

Description

A little bit about us:
East West Rail is an infrastructure programme linking communities between Oxford and Cambridge. The area is currently let down by a lack of transport choices, and we have a once in a generation opportunity to fix that – improving prosperity for people and places along the way. East West Railway Company (that’s us) was created by the Department for Transport (DfT) to oversee the delivery of East West Rail from construction through to wheels in motion, making sure the railway comes together in the right way. At East West Railway Company, we’re committed to building an inclusive railway for all. We believe that to do that, we must nurture a diverse team that represents the UK communities that we impact. Our approach is simple – to create an environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. We celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications of all backgrounds and experiences.

Role Summary:
This role will be responsible for providing an independent challenge to the constructability of railway designs and ensuring constructability assurance on designs produced by the delivery function. This role sits outside of the delivery team and reports directly to the PEM.

Function:
The technical function owns the specification for the scheme, interpreting the business case and purpose and translating this into a system requirements set. Activities fall broadly into two categories - establishing standards and requirements, and assuring these are being met during both design and delivery. These activities take place across a number of domains, each requiring different technical specialist capabilities to provide a suitable level of knowledge, support, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the EWR Co Construction expert on all matters relating to the development of the design and implementation of the Construction and Entry into Service Programme.
• Review and assess the constructability of railway designs, providing independent challenge and feedback to ensure practicality and feasibility.
• Offer constructability assurance and validation for designs produced by the delivery team to ensure alignment with construction best practices.
• Collaborate with Engineering Specialists, design, and delivery teams to identify potential issues and recommend solutions for improved constructability.
• In delivery, conduct site visits and inspections to validate design assumptions and provide real-time feedback on construction methodologies.
• Prepare and present detailed reports on constructability assessments, including risk identification and mitigation strategies.
• Support the Engineering Director and Project Engineering Managers in strategic planning and decision-making processes related to construction methodologies.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, innovative construction practices, and regulatory requirements to inform design and constructability assessments.
• Take responsibility of your own and others’ health and safety by adopting and working to the EWR Co Health and Safety principles.
• Demonstrates a cost-conscious mindset, keeping tax payers’ money at the forefront of decisions.
• Shows a commitment to innovation by proactively seeking creative solutions to challenges and opportunities.
• Act as a role model for EWR Co’s vision and behaviours, working in ways that are aligned with EWR Co’s Ways of Working, as well as encouraging and supporting others to do so too.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Extensive experience in construction management within large-scale railway or infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record of successfully assessing and improving the constructability of complex engineering designs.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, construction methodologies, and industry best practices.

• Competitive base salary
• Up to 12% employer’s pension contribution
• 36 days holiday a year (including bank holidays) + up to 2 days to buy
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Perks platform with hundreds of discounts and freebies
• On-the-spot and annual awards
• Advanced learning and development programmes
• Great work-life balance and flexible working opportunities
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Exceptional IT tools

EWR Co strives to embrace a flexible working environment, where a degree of flexibility is maintained to accommodate both the needs and preferences of employees and what is required to achieve business objectives. EWR Co will always work with any individual to assess and accommodate an individual’s work life balance and style.

To discover the best solutions, it’s important we embrace diversity of thought. That’s why we aim to ensure our colleagues feel included, engaged and valued. Inclusiveness is not a buzzword, but a way of being. Our approach to diversity is simple – a workplace where everyone is welcome and everyone is encouraged to be themselves. It helps fuel our innovation and connects us with the customers and communities we serve.

If you want to connect lives and unlock the future, then we’d love to hear from you.

East West Railway Company is a new and exciting venture at the forefront of the changing landscape of the rail industry, delivering substantial fast-paced improvement to modernise the railway.