Senior Coastal Works Manager

VolkerWessels UK Ltd.; Portsmouth; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Competitive annual leave + birthday

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Training and development

Job summary

VolkerStevin on the Southsea Coastal Defence Project seeks an experienced Senior Works Manager to lead site operations, ensuring safe, on-time delivery to high quality standards.

You will manage Foremen, Supervisors and subcontractors, coordinate resources, and interface with clients and stakeholders to sustain the project’s reputation for excellence in coastal defence infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in a supervisory or construction management role.
• CSCS Site Manager certification.
• SMSTS certification.
• First Aid qualification.
• Proven experience delivering civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead site operations to ensure safe and efficient project delivery.
• Plan and coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontract resources.
• Mentor and develop Foremen, Supervisors and site teams.
• Drive workforce engagement, wellbeing and performance.
• Support short and medium-term planning and construction sequencing.
• Champion health, safety, environmental and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Construction supervision

Project planning

Communication

Education

CSCS Site Manager

SMSTS

First Aid certification

Job description

VolkerStevin on the Southsea Coastal Defence Project seeks an experienced Senior Works Manager to lead site operations, ensuring safe, on-time delivery to high quality standards.

You will manage Foremen, Supervisors and subcontractors, coordinate resources, and interface with clients and stakeholders to sustain the project’s reputation for excellence in coastal defence infrastructure.