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Randstad CPE; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is recruiting a Works Manager for a prestigious rail and highway project based in Peterhead. This short-term contract requires decisive leadership, robust safety focus, and the ability to drive multi-disciplinary teams to hit critical milestones.

You will oversee subcontractors and direct workforce, manage site logistics, RAMS compliance, and daily briefings, with an emphasis on Zero Harm. Immediate start with contract through 18 December 2026.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience leading multi-disciplinary site teams on rail/highway projects.
• Strong focus on safety, RAMS compliance, and Zero Harm initiatives.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder liaison skills.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for management and leadership of the site team.
• Supervise subcontractors and direct workforce to hit milestones.
• Manage site logistics, plant, tools, and materials efficiently.
• Ensure quality records, reporting, and safety briefings are completed.

Skills

Safety leadership

Site leadership

Rail & highway experience

Job description

Are you an experienced Works Manager looking for a fast-paced, high-impact contract where safety, leadership, and operational excellence take centre stage? I am absolutely thrilled to be partnering with a leading international infrastructure group who are leading the transformation of our industry to meet the challenges of the future. We are actively seeking a dynamic, decisive, and safety-focused Works Manager to spearhead site operations for a key project based in Peterhead. If you thrive on leading multi-disciplinary teams and have a proven track record in both rail and highway sectors, this short-term contract is the perfect opportunity to showcase your expertise on a highly prestigious site!

Job Title: Works Manager

Contract Duration: ASAP - 18/12/2026 (could be extended further)

Hours: 7-7 Mon - Fri, 7-1 Sat

About the Role: As the Works Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the management, leadership, and control of a multi-disciplinary site team, including Foremen, General Foremen, and on-site Labour. Working closely with my client's project management team, you will ensure that all subcontractors and direct workforces are appropriately supervised, expertly resourced, and closely managed to hit critical programme milestones.

Key Responsibilities:

Safety & Compliance: Champion H&S legislation, ensuring all works strictly adhere to approved RAMS. You will promote and drive 'Zero Harm' and behavioural safety initiatives across the site.

Site Leadership: Deliver high-standard, succinct Site Inductions, Daily Briefings, Tool Box Talks, Short Interval Control meetings, and Task Safety Briefings.

Operations & Logistics: Manage site plant, tools, and materials efficiently to minimise wastage. Oversee comprehensive logistics and ensure environmental controls and HSEQ procedures are strictly followed.

Quality & Reporting: Ensure rigorous quality control, produce fully comprehensive daily records, provide necessary reports or investigations, and continuously implement improvements.

Team Development: Ensure all supervisors are briefed and aligned with company policies, including carrying out 'Black Hat' assessments for all site supervisors.

Planning: Collaborate with site teams to develop, monitor, and adjust project programmes as necessary.

To be successful in this role, you must bring a passion for safety, strong commercial awareness, and the ability to act decisively.

Demonstrable experience working within the rail and highway environments.

Proven experience managing a variety of works encompassing both direct and subcontracted workforces.

Exceptional Health & Safety awareness, backed by an outstanding safety track record and a true dedication to 'Zero Harm' principles.

The ability to confidently develop and maintain strong relationships with Clients and Stakeholders.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to think on your feet in a fast-moving environment.

Advantageous: Previous experience and knowledge of M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) works.

This is a fantastic opportunity to partner with a phenomenal employer and play a pivotal role in delivering an essential infrastructure project in Peterhead.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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