Keplar Group

Assistant Project Manager - Rail Civils & Refurbishment Location: East London / Essex Salary / Rate: £375.00 - £400.00 per day Job Type: Contract / Temporary (6-Month Initial Duration) Start Date: Immediate Job Description We are seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager with a strong background in Rail Civils and Station Refurbishment to support a major station upgrade portfolio across East London and South Essex. Working directly alongside a Project Manager, you will assist in driving project delivery, subcontractor coordination, building finishings, quality assurance, and completion handovers across live rail schemes. Key Responsibilities Assist the Lead PM with daily operational management, trade sequencing, and lookahead programming. Drive the final closeout phase on major station refurbishment works, managing snagging, building finishings, and assurance documentation. Support site setup, logistics, and delivery for an £2m station gate line installation package. Coordinate subcontractors and site teams to maintain progress, quality standards, and safety compliance in live rail environments. Ensure all works align with Network Rail procedures and operational guidelines. Key Requirements Rail Experience: Mandatory experience delivering works within live rail infrastructure or station environments. Technical Background: Strong bias toward Civils, Building, Structural Works, or Station Refurbishment (MEP coverage is already established on-site). Project Stage Knowledge: Proven track record in project completion, snagging, and section handovers. Certifications: Active PTS (Personal Track Safety) card preferred, alongside SMSTS and CSCS Manager Card. Location: Ability to commute between project locations across East London and South Essex. To Apply If you are a Rail Assistant Project Manager available for an immediate start, please apply with your updated CV today for immediate consideration or call Search on (phone number removed).

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 Search on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.