Section Manager

Taylor Woodrow; City of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in London is seeking a Section Manager to oversee structural steel operations on the HS2 project. Responsibilities include managing safety, documentation, and subcontractors, while ensuring compliance with NEC3 contracts. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management and proven experience in structural steel work. This full-time role offers a permanent contract and commitment to diversity and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Equity of opportunity and fair treatment

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing structural steel work.
• Experience with NEC3 contracts.
• Familiarity with Network Rail & TFL interface is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage safety and environmental delivery of all works.
• Day-to-day management of package and team.
• Review subcontractor performance and propose improvements.

Skills

Proven experience in structural steel work

Leadership

Safety management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Overview

Business Unit: 5118 - HS2 Old Oak Common BBVS JV
Location: London

Job Role

We are currently recruiting for a Section Manager to manage the Structural Steel of the Conventional Station at the exciting HS2 project in West London.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring a safe, healthy, environmentally sound delivery of all works entrusted.
• Day-to-day management of package, leading a team of two APMs
• Working with the package design management team and the subcontractor to deliver the subcontract design portion of the works.
• Working with the package QS to issue communications to the subcontractor to manage the contract
• Managing package of works, tracking subcontractors’ deliverables
• Managing Activity Readiness certification
• Documentation management through approval process and liaison with BBVS wider team
• Reviewing subcontractors’ performance, proposing improvement opportunities
• Liaising between subcontractors to resolve escalated clashes in day-to-day management
• Ensure progress of works entrusted is accurately reported and documented.
• Ensure numbers of subcontractor’s operatives and plant active and inactive on site is accurately reported and documented.

Person Specification / Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• Proven experience in structural steel work, roofing, cladding & glazing scopes of work
• Experience of Network Rail & TFL interface would be beneficial
• Experience of Thames Water interface (or other water industry company) & other utilities providers
• Experience with NEC3 contracts

Contract Details

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time - 40 hours - Monday to Friday

Equality, Fairness, Inclusion & Respect

Fairness Inclusion & Respect (FIR) at Taylor Woodrow is about recognising and celebrating each other’s differences and what they bring to the team. Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly. Taylor Woodrow recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.