At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead site operations and ensure efficient project delivery with a focus on safety and collaboration.
- Company: Dynamic civil engineering firm committed to high standards and teamwork.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a company that values innovation and offers excellent growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in civil engineering while leading a passionate team.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Works Manager or General Foreman in civil engineering, especially in earthworks and highways.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
- Tasks
- Determining efficient methodologies for works delivery and communicating these to engineers, management and workforce or subcontractors.
- In line with the project behavioural safety programme, establishing a high performing, collaborative culture within the team.
- Sharing best practice and lessons learned, including at safety forums, team briefings and toolbox talks.
- Directing site operations, managing subcontractors and coordinating daily workloads for plant and labour.
- Setting the highest standards for health and safety and environmental compliance.
- Ensuring all works are completed in accordance with project specifications.
- Ensuring all works are delivered in accordance with the programme and budget, identifying strategies to improve schedule and cost performance, planning of material and equipment, ensuring adequacy of information to optimise delivery.
- Guiding and developing the site teams in line with company culture and values.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated success in a Works Manager or General Foreman role within the civil engineering sector, specifically focusing on earthworks and highways.
- Extensive, hands‑on background in bulk earthworks and road construction.
- Strong understanding of heavy plant operations.
- Exceptional leadership skills with a track record of coordinating with stakeholders, clients, and local authorities.
- Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings.
- Knowledge of regulations relating to the storage, transport, disposal and of soils and other construction waste.
- Skills Card - CSCS Card.
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Works Manager in Manchester employer: Strabag
STRABAG UK is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative and innovative working environment where Health & Safety Managers can make a significant impact on landmark construction projects across the UK. With a strong commitment to employee development, competitive salary packages, and a focus on sustainability, STRABAG fosters a culture of respect and partnership, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute to a safer and healthier workplace.
We think you need these skills to ace Works Manager in Manchester
Methodology Development
Communication Skills
Collaborative Culture Establishment
Best Practice Sharing
Site Operations Management
Subcontractor Coordination
Health and Safety Compliance
