Works Manager

Kier Group plc.; Warton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group plc. is seeking a Works Manager for the Severn Trent Water Framework based in Warton, Tamworth, to oversee on-site operations on an £12m framework, delivering civil, mechanical and electrical works safely and to programme.

You will lead site teams, subcontractors and stakeholders, ensure compliance with health and safety, quality standards and project documentation, and support planning and procurement of plant and equipment across the 18-month programme.

Qualifications

• Holds an HNC (Construction related) or Level 6 NVQ Construction Site Management.
• Demonstrable knowledge of site construction activities and management of staff, operatives, and subcontractors within regulated sectors.
• Holds a Gold Supervisors CSCS card.
• Completed SMSTS and Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS) qualifications.
• Holds First Aider and Fire Marshall certifications.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Site Manager to plan, coordinate, and deliver site works safely, on time, and cost‑efficiently in accordance with project requirements
• Providing health and safety leadership to operational delivery teams and ensuring compliance with all project documentation and legislation
• Managing and supervising subcontractors and assigned resources to maintain quality standards and programme delivery
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with clients and stakeholders to protect and enhance the company's reputation
• Supporting the planning of works methodology and ensuring timely ordering and delivery of plant and equipment

Skills

Site management

Health and safety leadership

Subcontractor management

Stakeholder communication

Planned works scheduling

Education

HNC (Construction related)

Level 6 NVQ Construction Site Management

Tools

CSCS card (Gold Supervisors)

SMSTS

TWS qualifications

First Aider

Fire Marshall

Job description

We're looking for a Works Manager to join our Severn Trent Water Framework based in Warton, Tamworth., Location: Warton, TamworthHours: 45 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

Working on our £12m framework scheme, you'll oversee on-site operations and ensure the safe, efficient, and timely delivery of construction activities. This exciting 18-month programme includes a diverse range of civil, mechanical and electrical works, comprising the construction of oxiboxes, a final settlement tank, and inlet works, alongside site-wide installations. You'll be the vital link between site teams, subcontractors, and senior management, ensuring that works are delivered to specification, quality standards, and programme requirements.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Works Manager, you'll be working within the AMP8 framework for Severn Trent Water team, supporting them in delivering high-quality construction projects safely and efficiently.

Your day to day will include:

• Supporting the Site Manager to plan, coordinate, and deliver site works safely, on time, and cost‑efficiently in accordance with project requirements
• Providing health and safety leadership to operational delivery teams and ensuring compliance with all project documentation and legislation
• Managing and supervising subcontractors and assigned resources to maintain quality standards and programme delivery
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with clients and stakeholders to protect and enhance the company's reputation
• Supporting the planning of works methodology and ensuring timely ordering and delivery of plant and equipment

What are we looking for?

• You hold an HNC (Construction related) or Level 6 NVQ Construction Site Management
• You have demonstrable knowledge and practical application of site construction activities and management of staff, operatives, and subcontractors within regulated sectors
• You hold a Gold Supervisors or Black Managers Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card
• You have completed Site Manager Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) and Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS) qualifications
• You hold First Aider and Fire Marshall certifications

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.