Highway Works Manager

Carrington West; Goole; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is recruiting a Works Manager to lead a highways scheme in Goole, East Yorkshire. You will take ownership of day-to-day delivery, manage site teams and subcontractors, and ensure works progress safely, on programme and within budget.

You will drive collaboration with commercial, planning, design and client teams, uphold NEC contract requirements, and maintain quality and environmental standards across the project.

Qualifications

• Experience as Works Manager or similar in highways/civil engineering.
• Strong background delivering highways infrastructure schemes.
• Experience managing programmes, resources and budgets.
• Good understanding of NEC contracts and contractual requirements.
• Strong health, safety, environmental and quality standards knowledge.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of day‑to‑day operational delivery of a highways scheme, ensuring safety, efficiency, programme and budget adherence.
• Lead and manage site teams (Foremen, Supervisors, Engineers, subcontractors).
• Oversee daily delivery, ensure milestones are achieved.
• Coordinate multiple activities, manage labour, plant, materials and subcontractors.
• Collaborate with commercial, planning, design and client teams to ensure project delivery.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, environment and quality across the project.
• Monitor performance, identify risks and implement mitigation measures.
• Ensure works comply with NEC contracts and company procedures.

Skills

Works Manager

Highways delivery

Programme management

NEC contracts

Health & safety

Leadership

Education

Construction management qualifications

Industry certifications

Job description

Works Manager - Highways | Up to £75,000 | Goole

Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Location: Goole, East Yorkshire

Sector: Highways & Civil Engineering

Are you an experienced Works Manager looking to take the lead on a major highways scheme? Are you looking for an opportunity to join a growing contractor that genuinely values its people, offers long‑term career prospects and gives you the autonomy to deliver projects successfully?

My client is a growing civil engineering and highways contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work across the UK. With a reputation for delivering high‑quality infrastructure projects, they are looking to appoint a Works Manager to take responsibility for the successful delivery of a highways scheme in Goole.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive business where your experience will be valued, your contribution will make a genuine difference and you will have opportunities to develop your career.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Works Manager, you will take ownership of the day‑to‑day operational delivery of a highways scheme, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, on programme and within budget.

• You will lead and manage site teams, including Foremen, Supervisors, Engineers and specialist subcontractors.
• You will oversee the day‑to‑day delivery of highways and civil engineering works, ensuring programme milestones are achieved.
• You will coordinate multiple construction activities, ensuring labour, plant, materials and subcontractors are utilised effectively.
• You will work closely with commercial, planning, design and client teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• You will take responsibility for maintaining high standards of health, safety, environmental compliance and quality across the project.
• You will monitor operational performance, identify potential risks and implement solutions to keep works progressing.
• You will ensure works are delivered in accordance with NEC contract requirements, company procedures and relevant legislation.
• You will develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients, stakeholders and subcontractors.

What You'll Need

• Previous experience working as a Works Manager, General Foreman or in a similar operational management position within highways or civil engineering.
• A strong background in delivering highways infrastructure schemes, including managing site teams and subcontractors.
• A proven ability to manage construction programmes, resources, budgets and project delivery.
• A good understanding of NEC contracts and associated contractual requirements.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication and problem‑solving skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively with commercial, engineering and client teams.
• Relevant construction management qualifications and industry certifications.

What's in It for You?

• Salary up to £75,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
• The opportunity to take a leading role on a highways scheme in Goole.
• Join a growing contractor with a strong pipeline of infrastructure projects.
• Work within a business that values its employees and promotes a supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for long‑term career development and progression.
• The autonomy to manage operational delivery and make a real impact on project success.
• The opportunity to develop your experience within an established highways and civil engineering environment.

Location & Career Prospects

You will be working on a highways project based in Goole, East Yorkshire, with the opportunity to play a key role in its successful delivery.

Whether you are looking to take the next step in your career or secure a long‑term position with a growing contractor, this opportunity offers the chance to build on your existing experience and progress professionally.