Works Manager

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

Works Manager - Major Infrastructure Project

Contract: ASAP - September 2027

Sector: Infrastructure / Civil Engineering

We are recruiting an experienced Works Manager to join a major infrastructure project in Scotland. This is a long-term opportunity for a strong site leader to take responsibility for the management and coordination of multidisciplinary teams, including Foremen, General Foremen, direct labour and subcontractors. Accommodation is included.

The successful candidate will ensure site works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme, quality and HSEQ requirements.

Key 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.

Experience & 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 understanding and commitment to Zero Harm.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to make decisive decisions.
• Strong programme, resource and logistics management experience.
• Experience developing relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of M&E works would be advantageous.

Legal Information

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote 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 areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application