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Costain has been appointed as Delivery Integration Partner by National Highways (NH) for delivery of the £240m improvement of the Simister Island M60/M62/M66 interchange (M60 Junction 18), north of Manchester. As Delivery Integration Partner, Costain will overhaul the busy junction involving complex traffic management to keep tens of thousands of vehicles moving whilst construction takes place.

• A new free flow 'northern loop' link road to take drivers directly from M60 eastbound to M60 southbound without exiting the motorway
• M66 mainline southbound widening and southbound slip road realignment to allow for construction of the northern loop
• A widened connector road from M60 northbound to M60 westbound – replacing the current single lane with two lanes
• Adding an extra lane in each direction on the M60 Junctions 17 to 18 (increasing from 4 to 5 lanes) while retaining the hard shoulders
• Upgrades to drainage, lighting, motorway technology, signage and signalling.

• Ensure the coordination of works between all parts of the operational project team.
• Build and develop the team to deliver all aspects of the project requirements; identify training, review performance, and ensure delivery of briefings.
• Provide, monitor, and control labour plant and materials to meet the programme.
• Manage supply chain and the direct workforce.
• Ensure high standard of quality on the works to meet the specification ‘first time’ and minimise rework.
• Assist engineering team with working method and outputs for production of method statements and programme.
• Ensure accurate, legible, and up-to-date allocation sheets are recorded and provided at shift close with delivery tickets and plant returns to the engineering and commercial teams.
• Ensure all records for example inspections, works permits and briefings are up to date and in place.
• Carry out regular safety and environmental inspections and implement recommended courses of action as identified from progress monitoring and management inspections.
• Keep a full and accurate daily site diary, including any changes / variations, supply chain attendance, and records of work-related discussions with client / designer / project team.
• Input into program and budget setting and monitor against progress.
• Working nights to deliver critical works under temporary traffic management.

• Understanding of construction techniques and best practices
• Knowledge of the construction contract and forms of contract through formal training.
• Computer competence (Email, Word, Excel, Document control system.
• Successful experience at General Foreperson level.
• A positive and proactive attitude.
• Able to work and learn quickly in a fast paced, fun and dynamic environment.
• Care about doing a great job and exceeding expectations with the quality of what you do.

• Experience working nights within temporary traffic management

• Relevant CSCS Card
• Site Management Safety Training Scheme SMSTS.
• NVQ 4 - Construction Site Supervision
• Cat and genny

• NVQ 6 Blackcard,
• Confined space Cat and genny
• Temp works supervisor

Costain helps to improve people’s lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK’s energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK’s leading smart infrastructure solutions company. We will achieve this by focusing on blue chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets: future-shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery. Our culture and values underpin everything we do.

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