Area Billable Works Manager

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday – 40 Hours per Week

Key Accountabilities

• Safe delivery of all works within the area
• Programme adherence across multiple sites
• Quality of completed works
• Performance of BWMs and Site Managers
• Supply chain performance and compliance
• Client satisfaction

What You Will Do

• Lead a zero‑harm culture across all sites within the area.
• Ensure all works are delivered strictly in accordance with approved RAMS, permits, and safe systems of work.
• Review, challenge and approve contractor RAMS.
• Undertake regular site works quality inspections, audits and safety tours.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, Building Safety requirements and Temporary Works procedures.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Own delivery of multiple concurrent programmes across the area.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, on time, to specification and agreed scope, and to required quality standards.
• Manage programme risks including weather impacts (critical for roofs/EWI), ecology impacts, occupied property constraints and supply chain disruptions.
• Drive short‑term planning (lookahead programmes) through BWMs and Site Managers.
• Lead, mentor and performance‑manage BWMs and Site Managers.
• Ensure consistent standards of site supervision, record keeping and contractor control.
• Manage Tier 1 subcontractors and trade contractors across the area.
• Ensure contractors adhere to programme commitments, maintain safety and quality standards, and provide competent supervision and labour.
• Monitor performance using KPIs: safety, quality, programme.
• Escalate and resolve underperformance swiftly.
• Ensure all works meet specification requirements, MOD standards and relevant British Standards.
• Implement inspection regimes.
• Oversee quality of key work types: roofing installations, EWI systems, kitchen/bathroom installations and full refurbishments.
• Ensure defects are identified, tracked and closed out.
• Coordinate logistics and site setup across multiple locations.
• Ensure effective traffic management, access arrangements and waste management.
• Manage interface between different workstreams (e.g. roofing before EWI).
• Provide regular reports to the Planning Manager & Principal Construction Manager on programme status, risks and issues, safety performance and contractor performance.

What You Will Bring

• Strong safety leadership mindset
• Decisive and accountable
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• High attention to detail
• Resilient under programme pressure
• Collaborative but firm with supply chain
• Proven experience in multi‑site construction management
• Strong knowledge of refurbishment programmes (housing preferred)
• Deep understanding of RAMS, Building Safety Act PD & PC responsibilities, CDM Regulations, Temporary Works
• Experience managing roofing and EWI programmes and internal refurbishment works
• Leadership of dispersed teams
• Strong contractor management capability

Requirements

Successful candidates must undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks and, depending on project requirements, may need further security clearance. Applicants must be eligible for and able to obtain the required clearance level.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with potential yearly reviews and bonus opportunities
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Comprehensive training, including full funding of leadership programs
• At least 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days
• Generous pension scheme with additional employer contributions
• Flexible benefits such as insurance, Cycle‑to‑Work scheme and discounted gym membership
• Access to exclusive online discounts from leading retailers and healthcare providers
• Two social impact days per year for volunteering and fundraising
• Family‑friendly policies for new parents and caregivers
• Membership of affinity networks supporting diverse communities within the organisation

Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. As a disability‑confident leader, Amey guarantees an interview to candidates with a disability who meet the minimum role requirements.