Construction Manager

Req ID:423814

Location:Cork

Appointment Basis: Permanent 

Excellent Salary + Benefits Including: Pension, Life Assurance, Contributed Healthcare

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 74,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars. 

Could you be the full-time Construction Manager in Cork we’re looking for? 
 

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Construction Manager shall lead by example and take ownership for the successful delivery of all installation activities on the allocated projects. Effectively managing resources – people, time, plant, materials and subcontractors to achieve higher productivity and lower unit cost across all allocated projects. Effectively communicate task requirements to staff, motivating staff, including sub-contractors, empowering all team members to achieve their plan and growth targets.
The role of Construction Manager will report on a day-to-day basis to the Project Manager and may be responsible for numerous projects of installation staff and contractors.
He/she will liaise professionally with internal project staff and the clients’ representatives at as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Tender planned signalling installation works as part of the overall project tendering process.
•    Scope and review subcontract installation packages of works
•    Plan project activities to suit access and project deliverables.
•    Deliver the project programme to time, quality and resource plan.
•    Delivery of the project to forecasted costs, regular reporting and detailed cost control measures.
•    Liaise with the customer on the project building successful delivery relationships.
•    Safety Leadership – to lead by example in project site safety.
•    Change control – ability to recognise and highlight change to the project team, cost, control and deliver.
•    Effectively communicate task requirements to staff
•    To effectively manage resources – people, time, plant, materials, subcontracts
•    Assist with the IDC process.
•    Ensure the work is planned and delivered to a 4 week/2 week/ day to day look ahead.
•    Optimise utlilised time of employees to achieve higher productivity and lower unit cost.
•    Encourage team working, motivate staff, including sub-contractors
•    Facilitate/empower all team members to achieve their plan and growth targets.
•    Support of Project and company Health, Safety, Environmental requirements.
•    Ensure and encourage improvement in work practices and innovative solutions to increase added value and share and receive best practice.
•    Give personal commitment to leading by example and acting as a role model.
•    Carry out site audits/inspections.
•    Ensure completion of handover documentation
•    Monitor and control worked hours and un-worked hours.
•    Support Operations Managers in reviewing and production of new procedures.
•    Completion of handover documentation
•    Direct reports, IRSE Logbooks are complete and up to date.
•    Manage the control, inspection and calibration of small tools and equipment.
•    Manage Disciplinary Process
•    Performance Improvement Plans
•    Maintain IRSE logbook.
•    Support the interdisciplinary process with the client and others.
•    Ensure SHEQ and Tech Briefs are carried out to all allocated staff.
•    Annual and midterm Performance reviews of staff
•    To comply with and undertake all relevant Environment, Health & Safety measures and activities.

 
Post holder requirements
ESSENTIAL
Skills:
•    Full driving Licence
•    Business / cost awareness
•    Health, Safety & Environmental responsibilities
•    Contract legislation
•    Computer literate in Excel/Word

DESIRABLE 
Skills:
•    Report writing
•    Driving Licence

Qualifications 
•    Installation Manager IRSE Licence
•    Valid PTS ac/dc certificate
•    Emergency First Aid
•    Manual Handling
•    OLEC 1

Experience 
•    Knowledge of contract conditions
•    Financial and commercial knowledge
•    Engineering background
•    Knowledge and experience of Railway Signalling operations
•    Established track record in delivery of major signalling project from tender to commissioning.
•    Management and leadership of staff on projects
•    Understanding of planning process
•    Knowledge of risk assessment process
•    In-depth underpinning knowledge of group & line standards
•    Commercial awareness
•    Knowledge of HSE requirements
•    Appreciation of design & test

 
Qualifications:
•    ONC or equivalent in Elec. Engineering
•    Member of IRSE
•    Installation manager Licence
 
Additional Information:
•    Travel to other sites
•    Shift / night / weekend working required.
•    Some lodging away involved.
 

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note.
As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 70+ countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.
At Alstom we will consider requests for flexible working on hiring. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need.
Alstom U.K. is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected.  We aim to have a welcoming and inclusive environment for individuals, of different ages, genders, ethnicities, disability, LGBT, religion and/or belief.
As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification: if you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know.