Works Manager

Randstad Construction and Property; Westhill; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE seeks an experienced Works Manager to lead multi-disciplinary site teams on major infrastructure projects in Aberdeen. You will drive safety, planning and execution, ensuring RAMS compliance and continuous improvement.

You will manage resources, oversee logistics, and maintain daily records, with a strong focus on Zero Harm and high safety standards on site.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multi-disciplinary site teams on major infrastructure projects.
• Must have strong HSE awareness with RAMS comprehension.
• Sentinel PTS card is essential; track record of safe site leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide management and leadership of multi-disciplinary site teams (Foremen, General Foreman, Labour).
• Ensure works comply with H&S legislation and RAMS; promote Zero Harm initiatives.
• Oversee resource planning and scheduling to meet programme milestones.
• Manage site logistics, order plant/tools/materials efficiently to minimise waste.
• Conduct site inductions, briefings, toolbox talks and safety reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Rail experience

Highway experience

Job description

Are you a highly capable Works Manager ready to take the helm on critical infrastructure projects? We are actively seeking an experienced professional to provide pivotal leadership and control over multi-disciplinary site teams. If you have a passion for operational excellence and a steadfast commitment to safety, this contract role based in Aberdeen offers an exceptional opportunity to drive forward major works.

Key Contract Details

• Location: Westhill, Aberdeen
• Working Hours: 42 hours per week. Shift hours are 7 am to 7 pm, Monday to Friday and one Saturday a month from 7 am to 13:00 pm
• Compensation: The first 42 hours are paid at the normal rate, with everything after that paid at 1.25. Please note that if accommodation is required, this will need to be rolled up into your contractor day rate

Core Responsibilities

• Provide management, leadership, and control of a multi-disciplinary team, including Foremen, General Foreman, and Labour
• Ensure works are carried out in accordance with H&S legislation and approved RAMS
• Promote and implement Zero Harm and any behavioural safety initiatives
• Ensure that the right level of resources, possessing the appropriate competence, are on site and managed to meet the programme
• Oversee logistics management, ensuring the efficient ordering of site plant, tools, and materials to minimise wastage
• Ensure Site Inductions, Daily Briefings, Tool Box Talks, Short Interval Control meetings, and Task Safety Briefings are succinct and carried out to a high standard
• Ensure that Black Hat assessments are carried out on all site supervisors
• Work with site teams to develop and monitor programmes, ensure quality control is implemented, and produce fully comprehensive daily records

Personal Qualities and Experience

• Experience in the rail and highway environment is essential
• You must hold a valid Sentinel PTS card
• You will have good experience managing a variety of works with both a direct and subcontract workforce
• You must possess excellent Health & Safety awareness, backed by a demonstrable record of managing sites with an outstanding safety record
• You will need an understanding of the principles of Zero Harm, along with the passion and determination to ensure the highest standards are achieved
• Good communication skills are essential to think and act decisively, as well as to develop and maintain relationships with Clients and Stakeholders

If you are a driven Works Manager looking to partner with our expert recruitment team to secure a role with an industry pioneer.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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