Construction Manager - Infrastructure, Civil and Build

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

12/11/2024

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential of every project.

Safety First - Going Home Safe And Well

Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

• You will be an advocate of Mace's value of safety first, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards.
• You will possess technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.
• You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.
  
  

Client Focus - Deliver On Our Promise

• You will work as part of the construction delivery team, taking direction from the construction lead and project senior leadership team.
• You will build relationships to manage and influence stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• You will build a strong working relationship with your clients and support the construction lead in turning the client’s vision into a deliverable onsite plan.
• Act as network rail’s day-to-day site representative to monitor so that the contractor’s site activities are conducted safely and efficiently with minimum impact on the environment and operational railway, and the work is of a high standard and in accordance with the relevant specifications and latest practices.
• Monitor so that site activities comply with GRIP or PACE, relevant rules, regulations, railway group and network rail’s company standards and all applicable procedures and legislation.
• Review in conjunction with the protection engineer, the contractor’s method statements and site specific risk assessments.
• Monitor by liaison with appropriate network rail personnel whether arrangements for access, possession, storage, worksites etc. have been made to facilitate the efficient completion of work.
• Monitor the contractor’s management of site works by regular site meetings at which details of the locations of, nature of, and number of staff to be employed upon each element of the work shall be established for the period until the next meeting.
• Monitor progress of the works by regular site visits and inspections, comparing work in progress with contract documentation, and information given at site meetings and with the overall contract programme.
• Maintain a regular and frequent site presence at all worksites and continually monitor, and correct where necessary, the standard and methods of work, being always vigilant for inadequacies.
• Maintain site diary as appropriate.
• Provides functional support to project managers as directed.
  
  

Integrity - Always Do The Right Thing

• You will be responsible for the structure and/or fit out of specific areas or packages, and ensuring they meet quality and safe working standards.
• You will support the senior construction delivery team in influencing the long-term development of strategy for a function or business unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.
• You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.
  
  

Create Opportunity - For Our People To Excel

• You will support other managers and junior members of your project team and provide an environment to share knowledge and experience.
• You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre and knowledge hub.
• You will provide technical expertise and support to delivery teams, creating a culture of ownership, promoting roles and responsibilities.
  
  

You’ll Need To Have

• Relevant successful construction experience in the railway industry.
• Environmental awareness.
• Driver for behavioural change.
• Good communication skills.
• Commercial awareness.
• Ability to manage a principal contractor and their subcontractors.
• CSCS/CITB SMTS scheme
• Nebosh certificate.
  
  

You’ll Also Have

• Safety management awareness/training.
• Six sigma yellow belt.
• Working towards membership of MCIOB/MAPM/MRICS/MICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
• Experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes in the Rail sector.
• Construction management expertise.
• Developing commercial and financial acumen.
• Experience leading parts of construction projects within large, diverse teams.
• Experience of building relationships with key stakeholders.
• Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.
  
  

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.