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Make your mark with Colas Rail UK

At Colas Rail, differences matter. Join a team where being your authentic self is respected, encouraged, and vital to our success. At Colas Rail you'll be at home. You'll be welcomed into an inclusive team where there's a role for every talent - and a close-knit, familial culture. You will also get the opportunity to help us transform transportation, set new standards, and dare to be different.

This is true because...

• We value everyone as part of the same team.
• We treat everyone as equals - and everyone is approachable, from the CEO down.
• We put you in control of your career to lead and grow in any way you want.
• We have a culture of care, from safe working environments to diversity and inclusion.
• We're renowned for innovation, adopting new ideas, and daring to be different.
• We are building a more sustainable future and our projects impact infrastructure for generations.

About Us

Step into the world of Colas Rail, where a century of expertise merges with a daring spirit to shape the future of rail infrastructure.

At Colas Rail, we deliver transport solutions for sustainable mobility. We are a leading rail infrastructure business with on track plant and freight capabilities. As a subsidiary of the Colas Group, we are part of over a hundred years' experience in delivering major innovations across our sector. Every day, thousands of trains run on tracks built, designed, or maintained by Colas Rail.

Purpose of the Role

To co-ordinate and manage the simultaneous safe delivery of multi-disciplinary and Overhead Line projects on time, to cost and to the quality objectives within the corporate guidelines and Network Rail standards. This will involve developing appropriate delivery, supply and logistic strategies for the projects that are both safe, efficient and sustainable and ensuring that the project programme is integrated for all disciplines.

To undertake the day to day construction management of project works in terms of safety, quality, environment, engineering/ design compliance, commissioning, functionality and programme. This will involve planning and implementing processes to ensure the delivery of works and managing subcontractors as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver the project(s) safely to time, cost and quality, in accordance with the Guide to Railway Investment Projects (GRIP), applicable Railway Group, Network Rail company standards and other specific legislation including construction design management (CDM) Regulations. Accountable for the overall leadership and management of the alliance construction Delivery team ensuring that staff are managed effectively to deliver construction projects and a team of competent supervisors and engineers are in place to deliver the works.
• Oversee and apply the principles of sound Project Management taking overall accountability for Cost, Quality and Timeliness in collaboration with the Project Manager, Construction Manager and Technical Engineers.
• For all projects ensure that the multi-disciplinary work is integrated between disciplines within the available possessions and also ensure that the work is integrated with third parties and the wider project.
• Responsible for producing construction estimates for the projects, managing a cost effective delivery in line with the construction estimate, liaising with the commercial team to help provide accurate forecasting and managing change control process for each project. This will involve the procurement of labour, plant and materials in line with the target estimate and capturing any variation to the estimate to ensure, where necessary that change requests are made to the Programme Delivery Manager.
• Provide agendas and chair peer reviews and team meetings.
• Lead, motivate and manage track delivery teams to guarantee technical compliance and quality of delivered track renewal and enhancement works.
• For staff working on the project ensure that their training, development and support requirements are fulfilled.
• Where required implement new processes and review current business processes to refine and increase efficiency and effectiveness where possible. Ensure that these improvements are implemented and bought into by the wider team.

Person Specification

The job holder will have:

• Relevant, successful experience as a project manager within the construction industry and specifically the railway industry.
• Relevant experience working on multi-disciplinary construction projects and preferably Overhead Line Projects.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Detailed knowledge of safety regulations (particularly CDM).
• Knowledge and experience of the GRIP process, producing the required deliverables and planning multi-disciplinary projects.
• Team leader capable of motivating the team and providing their training & development needs.
• Good understanding of procurement and commercial processes.
• Previous experience of implementing new processes and reviewing or amending current processes.

What we offer

At Colas Rail we know how important job satisfaction is for everyone to support with life at home, your health and financial well-being, that's why in return we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• 34 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)
• Industry leading Life Assurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme
• Pension Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Long Service Award
• Season Ticket Loan
• Occupational Health Service

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we actively seek to create an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Regardless of background, disability, age, race, religion, or gender, everyone is welcome at Colas Rail.

We strive to promote equity and eliminate discrimination, actively seeking to create a workforce reflective of communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, offering flexible and inclusive adjustments to the interview process.

We are proudly part of the Disability Confidence Scheme, and as such we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme if you meet the minimum requirements.

Join us in making a positive impact! Apply and be part of a team that values diversity and embraces unique perspectives.