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