Construction Support Manager - Tram Blockade

Posted 20 October 2025
Salary £275 per day
LocationLondon
Job type Temporary
Sectors Rail
ReferenceBH-39511

Job description

Position: Construction Support Manager
Rate: £275 Inside IR35

Location: Croydon 
Working Arrangements: 5 days on site

People Group are looking to recruit a Construction Support Manager from a Tier 1 Contractor or Client-side background to work for a leading rail consultancy.

Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for the safe and successful delivery of the project's site works under his/her management, from the commencement on site to handover and completion.
  • Supporting the construction manager when he/she is delivering their specific outputs and responsibilities.
  • Planning and managing works of all disciplines to ensure compliance with the relevant standards, safety plans, ACOPs etc.
  • Managing external and internal contractors/suppliers to deliver the works safely and within programme and budget.
  • Investigating reported site construction and Installation concerns from internal/external customers, the public, statutory undertakers, adjacent property owners etc. and implementing driven actions to satisfy the safety case and promote good PR.
  • Responding to emergencies involving construction and Installation works, evaluating the problems, liaising, and advising and implementing agreed remedial works to minimise adverse consequences to the business.
  • Examining options to address deficiencies in asset condition and making recommendations to fulfil the business needs.
  • Responsible for delivery of health and safety on site by the contractors.
  • Maintaining a contract and project control systems to monitor works, programmes and costs. produce daily shift reports
  • Maintaining daily contact with staff to ensure activities are co-ordinated and requirements of TfL customers met. Attending regular formal performance meetings with all parties to ensure all issues are being tackled and formulate report to construction manager.
  • Ensuring that the TfL and industry standards are applied consistently so that quality of outputs is maintained.

To be successful in this position, we’re looking for someone who has:
  • Have experience working with a Tier 1 contract or client-side
  • Must have experience working within the rail sector, preferably on tram projects
  • SMSTS, PTS and CSCS card.