Works Manager

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Works Manager to join a well established Civil Engineering contractor based from their Stockport office on a full time, permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a strong background in highways construction to oversee the delivery of highway and infrastructure projects across the North West.

The organisation has experienced sustained growth in recent years, delivering a wide range of Civil Engineering and highways schemes for both public and private sector clients. With a strong pipeline of secured work and a reputation for quality project delivery, this is an excellent opportunity to join a successful business offering long-term career opportunities.

Reporting to the Contracts Manager, the Works Manager will be responsible for overseeing multiple live projects, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with programme, specification and contractual requirements.

The successful candidate will have proven experience managing highways projects, leading site teams and coordinating resources to achieve successful project outcomes. Based from the company’s Stockport office, with regular travel required to highways and civil engineering projects across Stockport, Rochdale, Cheshire and surrounding areas.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 5:00pm. Occasional evening, weekend and night working will be required to meet project requirements, with any additional working outside normal hours recognised and compensated accordingly.  Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 depending on experience, plus car allowance, mileage reimbursement and annual profit related bonus.

Works Manager Key Responsibilities: 

• Managing day to day site operations across multiple highways and infrastructure projects.
• Coordinating labour, subcontractors, plant and materials to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Planning and monitoring construction programmes using Microsoft Project, ensuring key milestones and deadlines are achieved.
• Preparing and reviewing Risk Assessments, Method Statements (RAMS) and relevant project documentation.
• Ensuring compliance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015), company SHEQ procedures and current Health & Safety legislation.
• Maintaining high standards of quality, workmanship and environmental compliance across all projects.
• Planning and forecasting resource requirements, including labour, plant and materials.
• Attending pre start, progress and client meetings, providing operational updates and supporting effective communication.
• Reviewing technical drawings, specifications and construction information, identifying any potential issues or risks.
• Working closely with Contracts Managers, Engineers, Commercial teams and site personnel to support successful project delivery.
• Maintaining accurate site records, reports and project documentation.
• Leading, mentoring and developing site teams to promote a positive safety culture and high standards of performance.

Skills and Experience:

• Highways experience is essential, with a proven background delivering live highway schemes within a Works Manager, Site Manager or similar senior site management position.
• Experience managing civil engineering and infrastructure projects, including the coordination of site teams, subcontractors, labour, plant and materials.
• A relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline (HNC, HND or Degree level).
• Practical experience working with NEC forms of contract, including contract administration and programme requirements.
• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015, SHEQ procedures and current health and safety legislation.
• Experience producing and managing construction programmes using Microsoft Project, with an understanding of project planning, sequencing, resource management and reporting.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation, with strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• SMSTS, CSCS Card and NRSWA accreditation required.
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential due to travel requirements.

Benefits: 

• Car allowance, mileage reimbursement 55 p per mile, and annual profit related bonus.
• Company pension scheme, accident and life cover following successful probationary period.
• 35 days annual leave including Bank Holidays, Christmas shutdown.
• Structured training, career development and long term progression opportunities within an established civil engineering contractor.

This Works Manager position is advertised by S&D Trade Recruitment, operating as both an employment business and employment agency on behalf of our client. Please send your up to date CV and contact Shelley in the office.