Works Manager

We are currently recruiting for a Freelance Works Manager to join a well-established, multi-million-pound civils contractor delivering a number of major infrastructure projects across the North West.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Works Manager with a strong civil engineering background to take responsibility for the successful delivery of enabling works and early-stage construction activities, working closely with the Project Manager, Site Agents, engineers and subcontractors.

The Role

As Works Manager, you will be responsible for managing day-to-day site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with programme, specification and quality requirements.

The role will have a particular focus on enabling works, including the preparation and development of construction areas ahead of the main works.

Key responsibilities will include:

– Managing site teams and subcontractors across major civils projects.
– Overseeing enabling works and site establishment activities.
– Management and construction of haul roads, access routes and temporary works areas.
– Coordinating earthworks, excavation, material movements and site logistics.
– Ensuring plant, labour and materials are effectively planned and utilised.
– Working closely with Site Engineers to ensure works are constructed to specification.
– Monitoring progress against programme and identifying potential delays.
– Coordinating multiple work fronts and subcontract packages.
– Ensuring RAMS, ITPs and quality requirements are followed.
– Maintaining high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.
– Liaising with the Project Manager, Site Agent and client representatives.
– Supporting the planning and sequencing of upcoming construction activities.

About You

The successful candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering and major infrastructure projects, with previous experience managing site operations and enabling works.

You should have experience with:

– Major civils/infrastructure schemes.
– Enabling works and site preparation.
– Haul road construction and site access.
– Earthworks and bulk excavation.
– Temporary works and construction logistics.
– Managing subcontractors and site teams.
– Working to demanding programmes and construction schedules.
– Strong understanding of health & safety and quality requirements.
– Previous experience working for a main contractor or Tier 1/Tier 2 civils contractor.

SMSTS and CSCS are essential, with relevant temporary works and environmental experience advantageous.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Freelance Works Manager to join a growing civils contractor and play a key role in the delivery of major infrastructure works across the North West