Rail Civils Site Manager

  • Vannin Solutions Limited
  • Wigan, Lancashire
  • 24/06/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Our client is a leading Tier 1 supplier to Network Rail with a proven track record of delivering high-quality projects. Due to their continued growth and contract wins, we are looking for a Rail Civils Site Manager to join their team in managing and delivering civil engineering projects across the rail sector.

Rail Civils Site Manager Role:

We are looking for an experienced Rail Civils Site Manager to join our client's team, managing Network Rail and rail-related infrastructure projects to meet performance criteria and client expectations. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered on time, to specification, and with a strong focus on quality and safety. Based in our client's new offices in Sheffield.

Key Responsibilities as a Rail Civils Site Manager:

  • Be responsible for the works delivery management of rail related projects, ensuring that all projects are co-ordinated and meet performance criteria
  • Maintain and develop client relationships
  • Carry out site visits to scope work requirements
  • Liaise with commercial teams, and designers to review estimates and final accounts while tracking contractual progress.
  • Oversee site teams to ensure compliance with site returns, commercial reporting, quality, and safety.
  • Develop site-specific management plans to align with Health and Safety, Quality, and Environmental policies.
  • Prepare site documentation and contract plans to meet client requirements.
  • Manage work programmes, securing necessary third-party access, consents, and traffic management for successful execution.
  • Identify training and development opportunities for personnel.
  • Conduct site audits and collaborate with teams.
  • Promote a strong safety culture and continuous improvement.
  • Perform other reasonable duties as required.

Experience & Personal Qualities:

  • Experience of reactive and minor civils works or buildings civils
  • An ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced role
  • Experience in Civil Engineering Construction, in a railway environment.
  • Strong understanding of small to mid-range project delivery

What's in it for You?

  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Hybrid working up to 2 days per week after passing probationary period
  • Company vehicle
  • Sick Pay
  • Pension
  • Life Insurance
  • Scope for progression and emphasis on training and development
  • Paid volunteer days
  • Wellness programmes and family friendly policies
  • Newly built offices in a convenient location
  • A collaborative and friendly working environment

Benefits:

  • Company car
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Enhanced maternity leave
  • Enhanced paternity leave
  • Free parking
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Paid volunteer time
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay