Job Description

The Powerlines Group GmbH is the leading European supplier for railway electrification. The company group is active in the business segments RAIL, PRODUCTS and ENERGY. In the RAIL segment, Powerlines is a full service provider and offers its customers the whole range of services from Consulting and System Design to Installation and Maintenance.

Assistant Construction Manager - Civils - Glasgow

Duties:

• Oversee civils operations providing a key site-based link between Civils Supervisors, CMs on projects undertaken by SPL Powerlines UK Limited.
• Oversee operations on a day-to-day basis and ensure that work is delivered in accordance with contract specification and HSQE requirements.
• Ensure site teams are compliant in having all required site paperwork, that these are valid, fit for use and fully signed off.
• Reviewing work programmes to scope out locations in advance to feedback potential issues with proposed solutions for upcoming works.
• Provide key management and technical support to site teams.
• Oversee site reports and produce a works breakdown email detailing works undertaken and any issues or concerns raised.
• Work with the Project Engineers / CM in planning works with plant and resource to ensure these are fit and correct for the works to be undertaken.
• Dissemination of information and ensuring client/contract requirements are met in full.
• Liaising with the sub-contractors with regard to programme, progress, quality and health & safety.
• Perform, encourage and promote NOTE Close Call reporting and any other safety initiatives.
• Ensure site teams are undertaking relevant pre-start checks on plant and equipment.
• Maintain and submit accurate site records, site safety inspections and daily site reports including personnel working hours.
• Support Supervisors with escalation of onsite issues through the appropriate channels and ensure clear detail is within shift reports.
• Assist site teams in problem solving and point of work risk assessments to ensure works can be carried out where safe to do so.
• Monitor labour, plant and material usage and report any issues through the appropriate channels.
• On-site reporting of accidents and initiating the SPL response to any emergency.
• Liaison with Clients representatives and stakeholders (including statutory bodies and third parties).
• Monitoring work progress and compliance to specifications and standards and collate documentation and records.
• Review programme and project progress with PE’s / CM
• Knowledge and understanding of collaborative working. Implementation of collaborative projects.
• Assist SPL Management and any other aspect of the Company where required.
• Ensure that you and your staff receive a briefing from your COSS regarding the railway safety protection in place i.e. possession details, isolation details etc.
• Carry out regular site inspections to monitor progress and check quality of installation
• Ensure that all environmental issues are adhered to within the Company’s Environmental Awareness and Education Module.
• Any other duties in order to support the business and delivery of process and procedure both on and off site.

The person:

• Experience in supervising/leading Civils/OLE projects and operatives on the projects.
• Experience in management of members of the team and other employees.
• Problem solver and solution seeker.
• Ability to remain calm, assess situations and act accordingly in line with procedures.
• Valid PTS and OLEC qualifications
• Computer literacy - working tablet and software applications.
• Willingness to travel and to learn and open minded for new technologies
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and support as required
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Full driving licence and vehicle
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• The ability to stay calm and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to work weekends and night shift.

We offer you:

• A varied, responsible and challenging position
• An open, dynamically growing international business environment
• The opportunity to actively participate in the development of the company

If you are interested in this role, have the drive, ambition and relevant experience and skills to join this fast paced team, please apply right here in the Job Portal.

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