Highway Works Manager

Carrington West; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is assisting a growing highways contractor to appoint a Works Manager for a Goole-based highways scheme in East Yorkshire. You will lead site teams, manage programme delivery and ensure compliance with NEC contract requirements and safety standards.

Ideal candidates will have a proven background in highways/civil engineering, strong leadership and the ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality infrastructure on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Experience as Works Manager or similar in highways/civil engineering.
• Strong track record delivering highways infrastructure on time and within budget.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and health/safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage on-site teams to deliver a highways scheme in Goole.
• Ensure works are safe, on programme and within budget.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractors across activities.
• Collaborate with commercial, planning, design and client teams to deliver projects.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Project delivery

NEC contracts knowledge

Health & safety

Team 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.