About the role
Our work matters to millions. Itll matter to you too. Join our Rail UK team as a Signalling Construction Manager and you'll be a big part of fascinating, complex, varied and meaningful work.
The role purpose:
To manage site construction activities from tender through to commissioning, taking ownership for the successful delivery of multi-discipline packages of work. To interface with the client on technical matters on behalf of the project manager. Deliver projects to time, budget, high quality and to the resource plan.
What you'll be doing
As a Signalling Construction Manager, you will have the following accountabilities:
- Ensure correct tools, plant and equipment have been provided for the task
- Comply with and promote health, quality, safety and environmental instructions and safety leadership by example
- Effectively communicate task requirements to the on-site teams
- Motivate staff in the team and any sub-contractors being used
- Work towards gaining an IRSE Engineering Manager Licence (7.8.110B)
- Maintain an IRSE logbook
- Attend team, technical and safety briefs
- Complete required paperwork for planned work
- Review the site diary to ensure daily entries are added
- Understanding of the national and company standards framework.
Who we're looking for
You will have the following:
- Understanding of the UK standards framework
- Be able to recognise changes and be capable of highlighting them to the wider project team
- Capable of writing reports and technical input to bids
- Commercial awareness
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Formal training such as Intermediate Signalling Technology (IST)
- Experience in undertaking risk assessments
- Knowledge of the design and testing processes
- Experience of health, quality, safety and environmental Regulations.
- Basic computer operating skills with knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint and Word
- Ability to drive
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UKs most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us?
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasnt rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package thats right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more
About us
Balfour Beatty works at the heart of the UKs rail networks designing, enhancing and maintaining thousands of miles of the railways that connect communities and underpin growth.
From feasibility studies, planning and design through to implementation and asset management, we provide multi-disciplinary rail infrastructure services across the lifecycle of rail assets. Our expertise covers electrification, track, power, civils, specialist rail plant, railway systems and technologies.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com
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