Works Manager

NEOS Recruitment; Basildon; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

NEOS Engineering Basildon is recruiting an experienced Works Manager to lead a site-based team on major earthworks, ensuring safe, on-schedule delivery and quality compliance. You will oversee bulk earthworks, logistics, and subcontractor coordination, manage labour and plant, and maintain project records while working closely with senior management.

This senior role requires 10+ years of industry experience, SMSTS, CSCS Gold Card, and GPS guidance familiarity; the package includes up to

Qualifications

• Senior site-based role requiring 10+ years of earthworks experience.
• Proven track record in bulk earthworks and major infra projects.
• CSCS Gold Card and SMSTS qualification required.
• Experience coordinating multiple foremen and subcontractor teams.
• Ability to work to short-term programme and 3-week lookaheads.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-based project team including Foremen and subcontractors.
• Oversee bulk earthworks and site logistics.
• Manage labour, plant and resources to maximise productivity.
• Maintain site diaries, allocations, and records.
• Review drawings and develop construction methods.
• Coordinate with Senior Management and Engineering teams.
• Support planning and work to 3-week programme.
• Ensure compliance with Highway Works Series 600 and ITPs.
• Maintain client relations and safety compliance.
• Provide strong leadership and hands-on site presence.

Skills

Leadership

Site management

Subcontractor management

Earthworks

Logistics

Lookahead planning

GPS guidance

Quality control

Tools

GPS machine guidance

Job description

WORKS MANAGER

Basildon | Up to £85,000 + Bonus + Car Allowance + Benefits | Permanent

NEOS Engineering are currently recruiting for an experienced Works Manager to join an established engineering contractor delivering major earthworks.

This is a senior site-based opportunity for an experienced Works Manager / Construction Manager with a strong background in bulk earthworks, site operations and managing large teams and subcontractor gangs.

You'll take overall responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of site operations, working closely with senior management, engineering and commercial teams to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to programme.

THE ROLE

As Works Manager, you'll lead the site-based project team with a particular focus on bulk earthworks, logistics, resource management and subcontractor coordination.

You'll be highly visible on site, providing leadership to Foremen and subcontractors while ensuring construction activities meet the required programme, quality and safety standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage the site-based project team, including multiple Foremen and subcontractor gangs.
• Oversee day-to-day bulk earthworks and site logistics.
• Manage labour, plant and resources to maximise productivity and efficiency.
• Maintain accurate site diaries, allocation sheets and project records.
• Review drawings and develop effective construction methods and method statements.
• Coordinate works closely with Senior Management and Engineering teams.
• Support detailed planning and work to a 3-week programme.
• Monitor material usage, machine matching and overall site productivity.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with Series 600 Specification for Highway Works.
• Ensure compliance with construction methods, ITPs and quality requirements.
• Maintain strong relationships with client representatives and other project stakeholders.
• Ensure full compliance with company health & safety policies and procedures.
• Provide strong leadership and maintain a visible presence across the site.

ABOUT YOU

We're looking for an experienced Works Manager with:

• 10+ years' industry experience, including at least 5 years in a supervisory/management position.
• Proven experience managing multiple Foremen and subcontractor gangs.
• Strong background in bulk earthworks and major infrastructure projects.
• Good understanding of material usage, machine matching and earthworks logistics.
• Experience using GPS machine guidance systems.
• Ability to work effectively to short-term programmes, including 3-week lookaheads.
• Strong understanding of quality requirements and ITP compliance.
• Experience dealing professionally with client representatives.
• Strong leadership skills with a hands‑on, visible approach to site management.
• SMSTS qualification.
• CSCS Gold Card.

Desirable:

• CPCS plant qualifications.
• Ability to operate plant such as dumpers, rollers or excavators.
• CSCS Black Card.
• SEATS qualification.
• First Aid / Mental He