Location: Sizewell, Suffolk (Site-Based)
Salary: £80,000 - £85,000 + Benefits
Works Manager – Civils & Groundworks – Sizewell Project
We're recruiting on behalf of a leading Civils and Groundworks subcontractor delivering works on one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects at Sizewell.
We're looking for an experienced Works Manager to oversee the safe and efficient delivery of multiple civils and groundworks packages across the project. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established contractor and play a pivotal role in delivering one of the UK's largest infrastructure schemes.
As Works Manager, you'll provide leadership across several site teams, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest standards of quality.
The Role
Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, you'll be responsible for coordinating site operations, managing resources and driving performance across multiple work fronts.
Your responsibilities will include:
Managing the day-to-day delivery of civils and groundworks activities across multiple work areas.
Leading and supporting Site Managers, Engineers and Supervisors to achieve programme objectives.
Ensuring all works are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with project specifications.
Coordinating labour, plant, materials and subcontractors to maximise productivity.
Monitoring project progress and proactively resolving operational challenges.
Working closely with commercial and planning teams to ensure successful project delivery.
Driving high standards of quality assurance and ensuring compliance with inspection and testing requirements.
Promoting a strong health, safety and environmental culture across all site operations.
Building effective working relationships with the client, principal contractor and key stakeholders.
Producing progress reports and attending planning and coordination meetings.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for an experienced construction professional with a strong background in managing large-scale civils and groundworks operations.
You'll ideally have:
Proven experience as a Works Manager, Senior Site Manager or General Foreman on major Civils, Infrastructure or Groundworks projects.
Strong leadership skills with experience managing multiple site teams simultaneously.
Excellent knowledge of construction methodologies, sequencing and programme delivery.
A solid understanding of health & safety legislation, CDM regulations and best practice.
Experience coordinating subcontractors, resources and site logistics.
Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
SMSTS qualification.
CSCS Card.
First Aid at Work qualification (desirable).
HNC, HND or Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (desirable).
Full UK Driving Licence.
Apply Now
If you're an experienced Works Manager looking for your next challenge on a nationally significant infrastructure project, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV or contact Jenny Saban in our Cambridge office for a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity
Salary description
£80000.00 - £85000.00 per year