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Location
Basingstoke, GB
Department Name
Minor Works, Southern Region
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Brief Description
Act as Network Rail’s day-to-day site representative to monitor so that the contractor’s site activities are conducted in a safe and efficient manner 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.
About The Role (External)
Key Accountabilities:
- Monitor so that site activities comply with the Guide to Railway Investment Projects (GRIP), relevant rules, regulations, Railway Group and Network Rail’s company standards and all applicable procedures and legislation.
- Review in conjunction with the Project 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 by a programme of regular pre-arranged inspections the quality of the contractor’s work.Instruct contractors in accordance with powers delegated.Where remedial actions are required monitor so that non-conformance reports raised are closed out in an auditable manner.Direct changes as appropriate.
- Inspect completed works and survey for the readiness of portions of the work for inspection and for the recording of the outcome and the control of any remedial works required.
- Monitor, by close liaison with the contractor, whether “first off” examples of elements of the works are jointly inspected at an early opportunity. Agree the detailed workmanship standards for consistent application to the whole of the works.
- 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 to continually monitor, and correct where necessary, the standard and methods of work, being always vigilant for inadequacies.Maintain site diary as appropriate.
- Encourage an awareness of the importance of HSQE and good workmanship by regular communication with all contractors’ site staff
- Monitor and assess the competence of contractor’s staff prior to and during all phases of work.
- Check whether the contractor complies with Network Rail policy in accident/incident reporting and investigation and assist with conducting investigations.
- Locally agree site records and freight haulage claims with the contractor for payment purposes.
- Provides functional support to Development Managers and Project Managers as directed.
Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications:
Essential
- Relevant successful construction experience in railway industry.
- Environmental awareness.
- Driver for behavioural change.
- Good communication skills.
- Commercial awareness.
- Ability to manage a principal contractor and their subcontractors.
Desirable
- Membership of CITB Construction Skill Certification Scheme
- IOSH Certificate
- Safety management awareness/training.
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt.
How To Apply (External)
Salary: £43,588 to £51,719.
The salary package also includes:
- 75% off rail travel for you and your partner
- Public sector boosted pension
- Private healthcare
- Annual discretionary bonus
Closing date: 19th August 2025. - Late applications will not be accepted.
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This is a 12 month fixed term opportunity and has the potential to become permanent.
What does our recruitment process look like?
- Once you have applied, our Recruitment Specialist will look at your CV.
- If your experience matches what we're looking for, you'll be invited to an interview
You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.
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