Works Manager
Job Introduction
Team: Construction Operations / Front Line Supervision
Location: Euston / Old Oak Common / West Ruislip
Hours: Based on 45 hours per week. Within 06:00–19:00hrs Monday to Friday with occasional night and weekend working subject to operational requirements
Role
This role will support the Senior Works Manager / Works Superintendent to coordinate the safe delivery of all operational activities during the fit out stage of SRVS (South Ruislip Ventilation Shaft) and Westgate Ventilation Shaft.
The Works Manager will ensure Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental requirements are met alongside programme and budget objectives. The role carries supervisory responsibility for Senior General Foremen, General Foremen and Foremen delivering building, MEP and associated external works packages.
This is a building-led role requiring strong MEP integration experience. Candidates should demonstrate a background more aligned to building construction and services installation rather than heavy civils.
You will take the lead with front line supervisors from HS2 and the supply chain to ensure our values are embedded into delivery culture and that project objectives are achieved. This includes supporting their professional development throughout the contract.
Flexible working: We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part-time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role.
Role Responsibility
· Lead and coordinate fit out, MEP and associated building works at SRVS and Westgate Ventilation Shaft.
· Ensure the coordination of and communication between all parts of the operational team including suppliers, subcontractors, engineering, safety, environmental teams and the client team.
· Manage Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health installations including plant rooms, ventilation systems, containment, power distribution and testing/commissioning interfaces.
· Oversee architectural fit out works including partitions, ceilings, fire stopping, doors, finishes and associated trades.
· Manage interfaces between structural works, services installations and architectural finishes to ensure coordinated delivery.
· Oversee external works and public realm packages where applicable (paving, drainage, kerbing, hard landscaping and building interfaces).
· Build and develop the team to deliver all aspects of the project requirements; identify training needs, review workforce performance and ensure effective briefings are delivered.
· Provide, monitor and control labour, plant and materials to meet programme requirements.
· Manage subcontractors and direct workforce.
· Ensure high standards of quality are achieved ‘first time’ to meet specification requirements and minimise rework.
· Assist the engineering team with working methods and outputs for production of method statements and programme development.
· Ensure accurate and up-to-date allocation sheets are recorded and provided at shift close with delivery tickets and plant returns to the engineering and commercial teams.
· Ensure all records (inspections, permits, briefings, quality documentation) are current and compliant.
· Carry out regular safety and environmental inspections and implement recommended actions arising from monitoring and management inspections.
· Maintain a full and accurate daily site diary including variations, subcontractor attendance and records of work-related discussions with client/designer/RE/project team.
· Support commissioning, testing and handover of building services and asset systems.
· Undertake ad hoc duties as required by the project.
The Ideal Candidate
Essential
· Proven experience operating at Works Manager level on building / MEP focused projects
· Strong understanding of Engineering principles
· Comprehensive understanding and experience of construction techniques, particularly building fit out and services coordination
· Demonstrable MEP integration experience
· CSCS Black Card (NVQ Level 6 or equivalent)
· SMSTS
· Training in Health & Safety and Environmental Management
· Crane Supervisor
· MEWPs for Managers
· PASMA
· COSHH Awareness
· Understanding and experience of cranage and temporary works relevant to building services installation
· Good IT proficiency (Outlook, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel)
Desirable
· City & Guilds Construction Certificate
· A61 Appointed Person – Lifting Operations
· NRSWA Supervisor
· Experience within rail or major infrastructure environments
· Experience managing public realm and external works packages
About the Company
The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK’s new high speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK’s 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high speed services
The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 London Tunnels Contract. Scope of works includes twin-bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the construction of site compounds.
You’ll be a welcomed member of the wider team, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, join one of our networks for women, military or LGBT+ staff, and participate in cultural and social events with the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador).
Your personal and professional development is important to us. We welcome a discussion about how we can support you with further study, or professional membership or attainment for example.
HS2 – working with Skanska, Costain and STRABAG, closely monitors job applications, to ensure an inclusive recruitment process. To ensure we are able to maintain this, and to recruit a diverse workforce, we require candidates to complete the diversity form as part of their application so we are able to monitor and improve our approach to diversity. Please note, all responses are anonymous and we will not share any of your data with other parties. All data will be held securely, (as stated within the Data Protection Act 1998) and will be reported to HS2.
It is an SCSJV requirement that all employees, Design House, and Supply Chains must implement and comply with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System with guidance for use”, OHSAS 18001:2017 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Information Security Management System, Policies, Plans, Procedures and Processes, and statutory requirements as they affect the Joint Venture ‘s operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are effectively implemented on the project. Develop a culture of safety on the project through the absolute commitment to the Zero Accidents target and ethos, and develops a wider awareness of quality, environmental issues and demonstrates commitment to achieve continual improvement and Zero tolerance.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
SCS Railways is a Disability Confident Leader. We want to encourage disabled people to apply for our roles and have an opportunity to display your skills, talent, and abilities. We will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview.
Please see the disability confident commitments:
To be considered for an interview under this scheme you have:
- A physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term effect (over 12 months) adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities
- Demonstrated in your application and pre-interview stage that you meet the minimum job criteria and person specification for the role
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