Works Manager

JobMatcha; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rate

Long-term opportunity

High-profile civils scheme

Job summary

JobMatcha is recruiting for a Civil Works Manager to lead day-to-day civils site operations on a major infrastructure project near CA6 4DG. The role requires managing subcontractors, site teams and ensuring works meet safety, programme, and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will hold a Black CSCS Managers Card and SMSTS, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience on civils projects and a proven delivery track record. Immediate start on a long-term assignment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Works Manager on civils projects
• Proven track record delivering civil engineering and infrastructure works
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
• Excellent understanding of health & safety procedures and site management
• CSCS Managers Card and SMSTS are essential

Responsibilities

• Managing and coordinating day-to-day site operations
• Overseeing subcontractors, site teams, and supervisors
• Ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and to the required quality standards
• Monitoring progress and reporting to senior management
• Liaising with clients, engineers, and project stakeholders
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Site management

Education

CSCS Managers Card

SMSTS

Job description

Civil Works Manager Required

Location: CA6 4DG

Rate: £400-£440 per day

Duration: Ongoing

JML JobMatcha is currently recruiting for an experienced Civil Works Manager to join a major infrastructure project based in the CA6 4DG area.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with a reputable contractor on a large-scale civils scheme.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and coordinating day-to-day site operations
• Overseeing subcontractors, site teams, and supervisors
• Ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and to the required quality standards
• Monitoring progress and reporting to senior management
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Liaising with clients, engineers, and project stakeholders

Requirements

• Black CSCS Managers Card - Essential
• SMSTS - Essential
• Minimum 5 years' experience working as a Works Manager on civils projects
• Proven track record delivering civil engineering and infrastructure works
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
• Excellent understanding of health & safety procedures and site management

What's on Offer

• Competitive rate of £400-£440 per day
• Long-term opportunity on a major infrastructure project
• Work with a respected contractor on a high-profile civils scheme