Works Manager

Kier Group; Warton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking a Works Manager for the Severn Trent Water Framework, based in Warton, Tamworth. The role oversees 18‑month delivery on a £12m programme, with 45 hours per week and flexibility on hours.

You will coordinate civil, mechanical and electrical works, liaise between site teams, subcontractors and senior management to ensure quality, safety and on‑time delivery. Responsibilities include planning site works, leading safety, managing subcontractors, maintaining client relationships

Qualifications

• HNC (Construction related) or Level 6 NVQ Construction Site Management.
• Demonstrable knowledge of site construction activities and management of staff, operatives and subcontractors.
• CSCS Gold Supervisors or Black Managers or equivalent CSCS card; SMSTS and TWS qualifications; First Aider and Fire Marshal certifications.

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Manager to plan, coordinate and deliver site works safely, on time and cost‑efficiently in accordance with project requirements.
• Provide health and safety leadership to operational delivery teams and ensure compliance with project documentation and legislation.
• Manage and supervise subcontractors and assigned resources to maintain quality standards and programme delivery.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients and stakeholders to protect and enhance Kier's reputation.
• Support the planning of works methodology and ensure timely ordering and delivery of plant and equipment.

Skills

Site management

Health & Safety leadership

Subcontractor management

Stakeholder relationships

Education

HNC (Construction related) or Level 6 NVQ Construction Site Management

Job description

We're looking for a Works Manager to join our Severn Trent Water Framework based in Warton, Tamworth.

Location: Warton, Tamworth
Hours: 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?

This role of Works Manager is great for you if:

• 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

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

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.