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Construction Manager
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Barking, Barking & Dagenham, Greater London, RM8, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-21
Listing for:
Keplar Group
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-10-21
Job specializations:
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Construction
Site Manager, Construction Manager/ Foreman, Civil Engineering, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Construction Manager - Rail Civils & Refurbishment
Location:
East London / Essex Border
Salary / Rate: £300.00 per day
Job Type: Contract / Temporary (Initial duration through June 2027)
Start Date:
Immediate
Job Description
We are seeking a hands-on Construction Manager / Lead Site Manager with a strong background in Rail Civils and Building Refurbishment to drive day-to-day site operations across high-profile station enhancement projects in East London and South Essex.
Reporting directly to the Project Manager, you will act as the operational lead on site, managing sub-contractors, trade packages, logistics, and site safety. You will focus heavily on structural building alterations, civils closeouts, snagging, and quality assurance in live rail environments.
Key Responsibilities
Take full operational ownership of live site delivery, managing daily logistics, trade coordination, and short-term lookahead schedules.
Drive the completion phase on major station refurbishment works, overseeing building finishings, snagging, quality management, and handover procedures.
Manage site setup, sub-contractor interface, and physical delivery for a multi-million-pound gate line and station enhancement package.
Ensure strict adherence to Network Rail safety, environmental, and quality compliance standards, including RAMS and site briefings.
Act as the key site-level contact for engineering teams, sub-contractors, and operational station stakeholders. Key Requirements
Rail
Experience:
Proven track record as a Construction Manager or "Number 1" Site Manager delivering works on live rail infrastructure or station refurbishments.
Technical Bias:
Strong background in Building, Civils, Structural Alterations, or Station Fit-Out (MEP package management is already established on-site).
Delivery Focus:
Demonstrated experience taking live rail projects through to final section handovers, snagging, and client sign-off.
Certifications:
Active PTS (Personal Track Safety) card mandatory, alongside SMSTS and Black CSCS Manager Card.
Mobility:
Ability to travel between site locations across East London and South Essex. To Apply
If you are an experienced Rail Construction Manager or Senior Site Manager available for an immediate start, please submit your updated CV today or contact Paul @ Gapp Search on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion
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