JOB TITLE: Signalling Construction Manager - RailLOCATION: DerbySALARY: £455 Per Day (Umbrella)THE CLIENTMy client is a multinational infrastructure group who are currently recruiting for a Signalling Construction Manager for the London North Eastern region, covering from London to Newcastle (Derby general base). There will be a fair amount of home working. This role will fall within IR35 so we are unable to recruit any candidates who wish to be paid via a Ltd company.THE ROLE* To manage site construction activities from tender through to commissioning, taking ownership for the successful delivery of multi-discipline packages of work* Interface with the client on technical matters on behalf of the project manager* Optimise the use of materials and employees' time to ensure high productivity and low unit costs* Identify any variations to the contract, assisting with pricing and allocating time to them* Deliver projects to time, budget, high quality and to the resource plan.* Assist in tendering projects by considering the construction elements of bids* Scope and review sub-contract installation packages of works* Plan project activities to suit available access and project deliverables* Deliver projects efficiently in accordance with the programme to time, quality and resource plan* Ensure that teams are provided with the correct tools, plant and equipment for a project* Demonstrate safety leadership by example* Effectively manage project resources including people, time, plant, materials, subcontractors* Motivate staff in the team and any sub-contractors* Build a successful relationship with the project client* Assist with the IDC Process* Work towards gaining Engineering Manager Installation IRSE Licence (7.8.110B)* Understanding of the standards framework* Ensure a site diary is kept and site work records are returned to the Construction Manager* Maintain IRSE logbook* Attend team, technical and safety briefs. Undertake site visits* Effectively communicate task requirements to team* Delivery of the project to forecasted costs, regular reporting and detailed cost control measures.* Change control - ability to recognise and high light change to the project team, cost, control and deliver.* Effectively communicate task requirements to staff. * Ensure the work is planned and delivered to a 4 week/2 week/day to day look ahead.* Optimise utilised 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 Manager in reviewing and production of new procedures. * Ensure direct reports, IRSE Logbooks are complete and up to date * Manage the control, inspection and calibration of small tools and equipment.* Manage Disciplinary Process * Manage 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 mid term Performance reviews of staff* Complete required paperwork for planned work* Carry out installation work to Signalling Installation Handbook (SIH) standards* Take responsibility for staff nominated as being under your control, including sub-contractors* Ensure that the information used is current, authorised and contains all essential dataABOUT YOUSkills* Numerate and literate* Basic computer operating skills with knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word* Ability to drive* Use of Cable Avoidance Tool (CAT scanner)* Good communication skillsQualifications* COSS or SWL* Valid PTS with AC/DC* Emergency first aid* Manual handling* Fire safety* COSHH Appreciation* Small toolsExperience* Knowledge of railway signalling systems and sub-systems* Knowledge of appropriate industry standards relating to installation work* Knowledge of quality, health, safety and environmental Regulations "VGC Personnel Ltd are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy