Works Manager

Carrington West; West of England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is recruiting an experienced Works Manager to oversee delivery of highways improvement works in North Somerset on a 7‑month freelance (CIS) contract. You will manage site teams, subcontractors and multiple fronts within live highway environments, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time and to specification.

The role requires hands‑on leadership, a proven track record in highways or civil engineering, and strong coordination of direct labour, plant and materials to meet

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering highways or civil engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of drainage, earthworks, kerbing, surfacing and highway construction.
• Experience managing direct labour and subcontractor teams.
• Experience working within live traffic environments.
• Solid health, safety and quality management understanding.
• Ability to plan and sequence works across multiple fronts.
• CSCS qualification, SMSTS and First Aid training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver day-to-day highways and civil works safely and to programme.
• Coordinate direct labour, subcontractors, plant and materials.
• Ensure works meet quality, safety and programme requirements.

Skills

Highways experience

Site management

Traffic management

Health & safety

Education

CSCS

SMSTS

First Aid

Job description

Works Manager

Location: North Somerset

Contract: Freelance (CIS) - 7 months

Are you an experienced Works Manager with a strong background in highways and civil engineering?

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Works Manager to oversee the delivery of highways improvement works across North Somerset. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a hands‑on approach and proven experience managing site teams, subcontractors and multiple work fronts within live highway environments.

The Role

You will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of highways and civil engineering works, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently and to programme.

The works will include areas such as:

• Highway construction and improvement works
• Drainage and drainage infrastructure
• Kerbing, footways and surfacing
• Junction and carriageway works
• Traffic management and working within live highway environments
• Coordinating direct labour, subcontractors, plant and materials
• Ensuring works meet quality, safety and programme requirements

About You

We are looking for a Works Manager with:

• Proven experience delivering highways or civil engineering projects
• Strong experience with drainage, earthworks, kerbing, surfacing and highway construction
• Experience managing direct labour and subcontractor teams
• Experience working within live traffic environments
• Strong understanding of health, safety and quality requirements
• Ability to plan and sequence works across multiple work fronts
• Relevant CSCS qualification
• SMSTS
• First Aid
• Streetworks experience would be advantageous