Works Manager - HS2

About the Client: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Works Manager to work on one of the UK’s largest ongoing schemes with a specialist civils contractor. To be considered, you will come from a Civil Engineering background on large civils infrastructure & earthworks projects. The ideal candidate will have to hold a full UK driving licence, as travel between sites is necessary and be open to relocation if necessary.

The Works Manager will take on overall responsibility to provide management, leadership and control of a multi-disciplinary team for the Foremen, General Foreman and Labour required for the management and control of the site works. This includes ensuring appropriate supervision of subcontractors and direct workforce, and also that the right level and appropriate resources are used.

Key Accountabilities include but are not limited to:

• Putting all sub-contractors and operatives to work in a safe and organised manner. Ensuring works are carried out in accordance with H&S legislation, Client procedures and approved RAMS. Provide input into RAMs and methodology.
• Promote and implement Zero Harm and any behavioural safety initiatives. Confidence to stop work if anything is outside of the ‘safe system of work’.
• Manage all resource levels. Reconcile resources against the cost plan. Input into monthly resource forecast (according to the latest programme).
• Ensuring all daily checks and other records are completed. Ensure that the right level of resources are on-site with the appropriate competence and managed to meet the programme.
• Responsible for hiring and off-hiring plant in accordance with client and company standards, and maintenance of plant register.
• Ensuring that Site Inductions, Daily Briefings, Tool Box Talks, Short Interval Control meetings and Task Safety Briefings are carried out to a high standard, are succinct and appropriate.
• Work with the site teams to develop programmes and outputs and monitor as necessary. Oversee site setup and mobilisation.
• Input into site logistics plan and oversee logistics management throughout the project.
• Ensure that materials are ordered and managed to minimise wastage. Ensure that quality control is implemented.
• Ensure fully comprehensive daily records are produced.
• Provide any reports or investigations required and implement improvements as appropriate.
• Ensure that all supervisors are briefed and understand company policies. Ensure Black Hat assessments are carried out on all site supervisors.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of allocation sheets. Keep accurate and succinct site diary.
• Comply with Company policies & procedures.

Experience/Knowledge:

• Strong experience and knowledge of Earthworks, Drainage, Groundworks and Pavements, preferably in a highways environment.
• You will have a good experience of managing a variety of works with both direct and subcontract workforce.
• Excellent Health & Safety awareness with a demonstrable record of managing sites with an outstanding safety record.
• Understanding the principles of Behavioural Safety and the passion and determination to ensure the highest standards are achieved.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Clients and Stakeholders.
• Good communication skills with the ability to think and act decisively.

Qualifications:

• Valid SMSTS.
• CSCS Card.
• Holds a current driving licence.

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Meticulous, organised, proactive with a positive attitude, and willing to learn.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic. Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills to build relationships and manage suppliers, negotiate prices, and place orders.
• Strong people skills with the ability to liaise with all levels of personnel.