Location
London, GB
Department Name
DG WDM (B&C) Track (820007) G5
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This position is based in London Stratford. This is a permanent opportunity.
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 contractors 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.
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)
Network Rail encourages applications regardless of age, disability, marital status (including civil partnerships), pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status, sex (or gender), employment status, trade union affiliation, or other relevant factor. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. We positively support flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and home life.
Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do, safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should demonstrate their personal dedication to safety in their application!
We follow a structured pay framework: Band 4C: Salary range : ÂŁ43,588 - ÂŁ50,018
Please note that this role is a permanent opportunity.
Closing Date: 3rd July 2025
Network Rail can offer you a rewarding career with competitive pay and excellent benefits including:
- 75% off the cost of a season ticket for travel to work
- 75% off leisure travel for you and your family
- Flexible working arrangements
- 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- A choice of contributory pension schemes
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About our people and the recruitment process –
We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone!
We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.
We're also a Disability Confident Leader employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.
