Project Type: Minor Civils works - Culverts, drainage, groundworks
Role: Works Delivery Manager
Sector: Civil Engineering
Start: ASAP
Employment: Freelance or Permanent
Overview
We are looking for an experienced Works delivery manager to oversee a number of civils projects with Somerset council. The role will involve culvert refurbs and replacements, groundworks, drainage etc.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience delivering non-infrastructure and/or infrastructure water projects, excellent client‑facing skills, and the ability to manage multi‑disciplinary teams across multiple locations.
Responsibilities
* Lead the delivery of culvert construction/upgrade projects across two sites
* Manage project programmes, risks, resources, and cost control
* Oversee all on-site activities including civils and temporary works
* Ensure compliance with council processes, standards and permitting
* Liaise closely with internal teams, designers, subcontractors, and client representatives
* Drive health, safety, environmental and quality performance across both schemes
* Produce progress reports, manage change, and support commercial teams with NEC contract activities
* Coordinate daily operations across both locations, ensuring works remain aligned to programme
* Lead planning meetings, audits, safety briefings, and stakeholder communications
* Support innovation, digital delivery, and continuous improvement initiatives
* Mentor and provide leadership to site engineers, supervisors, and delivery partners
Experience Required
* Proven experience as a Works Delivery Manager delivering civils projects
* Experience managing storm tanks, tanks refurb, deep drainage, pipelines, civils, or MEICA‑related works
* Strong background in heavy civils and multi-disciplinary project management
* Experience managing multiple sites at the same time is highly desirable
* Strong understanding of NEC contracts (Option A/C/E)
* Ability to build strong working relationships with clients and supply chain
* Excellent safety leadership and operational control
* Commercially aware, programme driven, and able to deliver under pressure
Qualifications
* HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering (preferred but not essential for strong experience)
* SMSTS
* CSCS (Management or Professional level)
* First Aid (desirable)
* Ideally NEC Project Manager accreditation or equivalent understanding
* Full UK driving licence
What We’re Looking For
A proactive leader who can coordinate two technically-complex water sites, maintain excellent client relationships, and deliver safe, compliant, and efficient outcomes. Someone with a solid Thames Water background and a strong track record in storm tanks or similar water infrastructure will fit this role perfectly
Salary description
£50000.00 - £60000.00 per year