General Foreman in Birmingham, West Midlands

I am currently recruiting for an experienced Works Manager to support Colas Rail on the Midland Metro Alliance (MMA) tram extension programme in Birmingham.

This is a contract opportunity with an anticipated duration of 10 months+, offering a rate of £30 per hour.

Role: Works Manager (Grey Hat)

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and supervising construction activities across multidisciplinary civil engineering, highways, light rail and structures work packages.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing day-to-day site construction activities and workforce.
• Supervising self-delivery teams and specialist subcontractors.
• Ensuring works are delivered safely, to programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Managing labour, plant, equipment and materials.
• Working closely with site engineering teams to review designs and develop construction methodologies.
• Monitoring health and safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Attending weekly site meetings and maintaining accurate project records.
• Supporting the delivery of works in line with CDM requirements and the Construction Phase Plan.

Experience and qualifications required:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar Works Manager role.
• Experience working on major civil engineering and construction projects.
• Strong background in reinforced concrete construction.
• Experience of bridge construction and/or bridge deck replacements.
• Good understanding of CDM, health and safety and environmental procedures.
• Experience managing labour, plant and materials.
• CSCS Site Management / relevant CPCS accreditation.
• SMSTS.
• Street Works Supervisor.
• First Aid qualification.

We are looking for someone with strong leadership and communication skills who can manage site teams effectively and work collaboratively with the wider project team.

Contract details:

• Project: Midland Metro Alliance – Birmingham
• Position: Works Manager (Grey Hat)
• Duration: 10 months+
• Rate: £30 per hour