Site Manager

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Greater Anglia operates a busy railway network from London Liverpool Street to destinations across the east of England. We have a high standard of service for our customers throughout their journey experience so they can sit back relax and travel with confidence. Not to mention a whole new set of modernised greener trains, it's never been a more exciting time to start a career with us. Do you want to be part of the journey? Come along and join Greater Anglia!

We have an excellent opportunity within our Asset Management Team for a Site Manager at our Stratford HQ.

The Role

We are looking for a dedicated Site Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for managing a wide range of site management duties to help maintain and improve our property assets. You will work closely with our Projects team while ensuring that we meet budgetary and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in maintaining our property assets, including General Arrangements (GA) stations and depots, while ensuring compliance with legislation and quality standards for both commercial and residential tenants.
• Support Senior Project Managers in managing contractors on-site to ensure projects run smoothly and safely.
• Monitor expenses to keep them within budget and contribute to validating payments for completed work.
• Ensure all contractors follow safety standards to prevent risks on the railway.
• Maintain a constant presence at project sites, conducting regular inspections, monitoring progress, and producing site reports.
• Organize and conduct site inductions and address any safety non-conformances as needed.
• Foster strong relationships within the company and with external stakeholders, sharing knowledge and best practices across the asset management team.
• Hold weekly meetings with stakeholders to discuss project progress and address any potential issues.
• Oversee the refurbishment and redevelopment of site renewals and support the Asset Management System accreditation processes.
• Report any Safety issues to the line manager & HSE.
• Report daily to asset team with reports & Audits.Produce daily site reports for Senior Managers and Health & Safety department to monitor progress on site or record issues.

What we are looking for

The ideal candidate for this position should possess skills and qualifications for managing site operations in the railway industry. The ability to demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills are required for working with diverse stakeholders, along with flexibility to adapt to tight deadlines and recover from setbacks. The candidate should have knowledge and understanding of commercial and financial aspects, coupled with attention to detail, is necessary for effective project management and budget adherence. The ability to thrive under pressure while being mindful of interdependencies is key to success.

Candidates should have at least three years of relevant experience in site management, particularly with multi-disciplinary contractors in the railway sector, along with knowledge of environmental considerations and sustainable practices in construction. A deep understanding of site contractor management, safety regulations (including the CDM), and station maintenance is needed. Required qualifications include an ONC or HNC in Building or a related field, a valid Network Rail Personal Track Safety (PTS) card, a CSCS Gold card, and a Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) certification. While not mandatory, a Controller of Site Safety (COSS) certification would be beneficial.

The closing date for all completed applications is on Friday 11th October 2024

*Please note vacancies can close earlier due to high influx of candidate applications*

To succeed in this role, we are looking for people who can bring our four values to life in your everyday work:
• Genuine ... be welcoming, customer-centric and respectful
• Professional... be solution-oriented, accountable and delivering to promises
• Proactive ... be progressive, innovative and decisive
• Inclusive ... be connected in your thinking, empathetic and promote diversity

Greater Anglia offer a healthy work life balance, holiday entitlement and an environment where you can learn, develop, and grow in your career. If you think you would be a great addition to GA then apply now!

What can we do for you?

• Defined Contribution pension scheme after 2 years option to move across to Defined Benefit (Final Salary) pension scheme
• Free Travel on GA for you and your eligible family members
• Free Leisure travel on GA and 75% discount on other TOCS for leisure travel for eligible family members
• International travel discount card (FIP) for staff and eligible family members after 12 months service
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave of up to 10 days
• Gainshare bonus paid if GA hits relevant yearly targets, up £550 for permanent and £300 for agency
• GA offers maternity, paternity and adoption leave and time off for prenatal care, as well as shared parental leave after 26 weeks of service - part of our commitment to family friendly policies
• GA Hapi Benefits App- our great benefits app which includes discounts across many retailers, days out and dining
• 24/7 Employee assistance programme, eyecare and flu jab vouchers and access to physiotherapy services
• Annually issued 12 discount vouchers for family and friends to use
• Salary Sacrifice schemes such as Cycle to work and Technology scheme (eligible once passing probation)