Works Manager

Advance TRS; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance TRS is seeking an experienced Works Manager to lead the day-to-day management and coordination of site operations on a major infrastructure project at Netherton Hub in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire. You will oversee multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors and ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme requirements.

The role requires proven senior site management experience in substations or major infrastructure, strong HSE leadership, RAMS expertise and a full

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Works Manager or senior site manager.
• Experience delivering substations, utilities or major infrastructure projects.
• Managed multidisciplinary site teams incl. direct labour and subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of construction health & safety legislation, RAMS, and safe systems of work.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for management and coordination of site works, including foremen and supervisors.
• Lead and manage subcontractors to complete works safely and to programme.
• Drive health, safety, environment and quality across site operations.
• Ensure labour, plant, equipment and materials align with the programme.
• Monitor progress and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Lead site inductions, toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Oversee site logistics, resource allocation and daily planning.
• Maintain quality control and company standards across works.
• Keep accurate site records and ensure supervisory responsibilities are understood.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Site management

Health & Safety

Stakeholder management

Driving licence

Education

CSCS White Card

SMSTS

Tools

RAMS

Black Hat qualification

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.

If you have the relevant infrastructure experience and are looking for your next opportunity in Peterhead, we'd be keen to hear from you.

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