Mains Water Replacement Works Manager

Intersect Global Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities company in the UK is seeking a Works Manager for their Mains Water Replacement project. This role involves overseeing a team of 14 Supervisors and approximately 40 operatives to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards. The ideal candidate should have strong leadership skills and a background in health and safety management. With a competitive salary of £61-65,000 plus benefits like an electric car or allowance, this is an excellent opportunity to impact the water utility sector.

Benefits

Electric car or allowance

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams in a construction or utilities environment.
• Proven track record in health and safety management.
• Ability to lead by example and drive operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support operational teams with a focus on safety.
• Manage and mentor Supervisors and delivery teams.
• Coordinate works across multiple sites efficiently.

Skills

Leadership

Health and Safety Management

Operational Delivery

Job description

Job Description

Works Manager Mains Water Replacement£61-65,000k plus electric car or allowance

Location: Haringey, Camden, Lewisham & Greenwich
Framework: 8-year South East Water Framework

As a proud partner to South East Water, we are looking for an experienced Site Supervisor to join our team, supporting the delivery of a long-term mains water replacement programme across Haringey, Lewisham and Greenwich.

This is a people-focused leadership role, reporting directly to the Works Manager. You will have 14 Supervisors reporting into you, with overall responsibility for the performance and wellbeing of approximately 40 delivery operatives working across the framework.

You will lead by example, driving high standards across Health, Safety, Environment, Quality, Fleet, Operational Delivery and Customer Experience, while ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and right first time.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire and support operational teams, always placing safety at the forefront of everything we do.
• Manage and develop Supervisors and delivery teams, ensuring colleagues receive the training, coaching and support required to remain competent and compliant.
• Promote a right first time culture to minimise rework, defects and customer complaints.
• Plan, coordinate and manage upcoming works across multiple sites to minimise disru...