Construction Manager

NEOS Engineering Recruitment; Basildon; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Lodging allowance

Life Assurance

Car Allowance

Job summary

NEOS Engineering Basildon is seeking an experienced Works Manager to lead a major earthworks project, delivering on time and to a high standard. You will oversee a site-based team, subcontractors, and logistics while maintaining safety and quality across all activities.

The role demands 10+ years in the industry with at least 5 years in supervision, strong leadership, and hands-on site management on infrastructure projects, including GPS guidance use and ITP compliance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years industry experience with 5+ years in supervisory/management roles.
• Proven record managing multiple foremen and subcontractor gangs.
• Strong bulk earthworks and major infrastructure background.
• Experience using GPS machine guidance systems.
• CSCS Gold Card and CSCS Black Card.
• First Aid / Mental Health First Aid.
• HSG47 Cat & Genny training.
• Temporary Works Supervisor experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site-based project team including Foremen and subcontractor gangs.
• Oversee bulk earthworks and site logistics to meet programme.
• Manage labour, plant and resources for productivity and efficiency.
• Maintain site diaries, allocation sheets and project records.
• Review drawings and develop construction methods and statements.
• Coordinate works with Senior Management and Engineering teams.
• Support detailed planning and a 3-week programme lookahead.
• Ensure compliance with Series 600 Specification for Highway Works and ITPs.

Skills

Leadership

Site management

Team supervision

Bulk earthworks

GPS guidance systems

Short-term programming

Safety compliance

Tools

GPS machine guidance

Dumpers/Excavators

Job description

Basildon | Up to £85,000 + Bonus + Car Allowance + Benefits | Permanent

NEOS Engineering are currently recruiting for an experienced Works Manager to join an established engineering contractor delivering major earthworks.

This is a senior site-based opportunity for an experienced Works Manager / Construction Manager with a strong background in bulk earthworks, site operations and managing large teams and subcontractor gangs.

You’ll take overall responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of site operations, working closely with senior management, engineering and commercial teams to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to programme.

THE ROLE

As Works Manager, you’ll lead the site-based project team with a particular focus on bulk earthworks, logistics, resource management and subcontractor coordination.

You’ll be highly visible on site, providing leadership to Foremen and subcontractors while ensuring construction activities meet the required programme, quality and safety standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage the site-based project team, including multiple Foremen and subcontractor gangs.
• Oversee day-to-day bulk earthworks and site logistics.
• Manage labour, plant and resources to maximise productivity and efficiency.
• Maintain accurate site diaries, allocation sheets and project records.
• Review drawings and develop effective construction methods and method statements.
• Coordinate works closely with Senior Management and Engineering teams.
• Support detailed planning and work to a 3-week programme.
• Monitor material usage, machine matching and overall site productivity.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with Series 600 Specification for Highway Works.
• Ensure compliance with construction methods, ITPs and quality requirements.
• Maintain strong relationships with client representatives and other project stakeholders.
• Ensure full compliance with company health & safety policies and procedures.
• Provide strong leadership and maintain a visible presence across the site.

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for an experienced Works Manager with:

• 10+ years' industry experience, including at least 5 years in a supervisory/management position.
• Proven experience managing multiple Foremen and subcontractor gangs.
• Strong background in bulk earthworks and major infrastructure projects.
• Good understanding of material usage, machine matching and earthworks logistics.
• Experience using GPS machine guidance systems.
• Ability to work effectively to short-term programmes, including 3-week lookaheads.
• Strong understanding of quality requirements and ITP compliance.
• Experience dealing professionally with client representatives.
• Strong leadership skills with a hands-on, visible approach to site management.
• CSCS Gold Card.
• Ability to operate plant such as dumpers, rollers or excavators.
• CSCS Black Card.
• First Aid / Mental Health First Aid.
• HSG47 Cat & Genny training.
• Temporary Works Supervisor experience.

THE PACKAGE

• Up to £85,000 basic salary
• Bonus
• Lodging allowance
• Life Assurance
• Opportunity to work on the Lower Thames Crossing, one of the UK's largest infrastructure projects