Works Manager

Advance Training and Recruitment Services; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance TRS is seeking an experienced Works Manager to join a major infrastructure project at Netherton Hub in Peterhead. You will lead multidisciplinary site teams, coordinate operations and ensure works are delivered safely, on time and to programme.

The role focuses on heavy substation, utilities and large infrastructure delivery, with responsibility for safety, RAMS, quality, and liaison with clients and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Experience as Works Manager or similar senior site role.
• Experience delivering substation, utilities or large infrastructure projects.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary site teams and subcontractors.
• Solid knowledge of construction Health & Safety, RAMS and safe work systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate site works, supervising foremen and labour.
• Lead subcontractors and ensure safety and RAMS compliance.
• Drive health, safety, environmental and quality management on site.
• Ensure availability of labour, plant, equipment and materials to meet programme.
• Monitor progress, identify issues and implement solutions.
• Lead site inductions, toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Oversee site logistics and day-to-day planning.
• Maintain quality control and company standards.
• Keep accurate site records and clarify responsibilities with supervisors.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Project coordination

Education

Black Hat qualification

CSCS White Card

SMSTS

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Infrastructure

Location: Aberdeenshire

We are currently seeking an experienced Works Manager to join a major infrastructure project at Netherton Hub in Peterhead.

You will take responsibility for the day-to-day management and coordination of site operations, leading multidisciplinary teams and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for you, an experienced Works Manager with a background in substations, utilities or major infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the management and coordination of site works, including Foremen, General Foremen, supervisors and direct labour.

• Lead and manage subcontractors, ensuring works are completed safely and in accordance with approved RAMS.

• Drive high standards of Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality management across site operations.

• Ensure appropriate labour, plant, equipment and materials are available to meet programme requirements.

• Monitor progress against programme, identifying potential issues and implementing solutions.

• Lead site inductions, daily briefings, toolbox talks and task safety briefings.

• Manage site logistics, resource allocation and day-to-day operational planning.

• Ensure quality control procedures and company standards are consistently maintained.

• Maintain accurate site records and ensure all supervisors understand their responsibilities.

• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, subcontractors and key stakeholders.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Works Manager or in a similar senior site management position.

• Previous experience delivering substation, utilities or major infrastructure projects.

• Demonstrable experience managing multidisciplinary site teams, including direct labour and subcontractors.

• Strong understanding of construction Health & Safety legislation, RAMS and safe systems of work.

• Black Hat qualification / experience.

• CSCS White Card.

• SMSTS.

• Full UK driving licence.

• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.