Senior Works Manager – Rail & Highways Project

Contract Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Job summary

Contract Scotland is recruiting an experienced Works Manager to join a major infrastructure project in Scotland. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, including foremen and subcontractors, and take responsibility for safe, on-time delivery in line with the programme and HSEQ requirements.

Accommodation is included. The role demands strong leadership, robust planning, and a proven track record in rail and highway environments, with a focus on zero-harm practices and effective site governance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Works Manager or similar senior site management role.
• Experience managing direct and subcontract workforces.
• Previous experience within rail and/or highways environments is essential.
• Valid Sentinel PTS card required.
• Excellent Health & Safety awareness with a proven record of maintaining high safety standards.
• Strong programme, resource and logistics management experience.
• Experience developing relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Foremen, General Foremen, direct labour and subcontractors.
• Ensure works comply with H&S legislation, approved RAMS and company procedures.
• Promote Zero Harm and maintain high standards of site safety.
• Ensure the correct level of competent resources are available to meet programme requirements.
• Plan and monitor site works, logistics, plant, materials and labour.
• Manage plant, tools and materials efficiently while minimising waste.
• Ensure Site Inductions, Daily Briefings, Toolbox Talks, Task Briefings and Short Interval Control meetings are delivered effectively.
• Maintain strong HSEQ and quality standards across all works.
• Ensure comprehensive daily records, reports and investigations are completed.
• Brief supervisors and ensure company policies and procedures are followed.
• Carry out and oversee Black Hat assessments for site supervisors.
• Build effective relationships with clients, stakeholders and project teams.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and ensure actions are implemented.

Job description

Contract Scotland is recruiting an experienced Works Manager to join a major infrastructure project in Scotland. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, including foremen and subcontractors, and take responsibility for safe, on-time delivery in line with the programme and HSEQ requirements.

Accommodation is included. The role demands strong leadership, robust planning, and a proven track record in rail and highway environments, with a focus on zero-harm practices and effective site governance.