Works Manager

George Cox Ltd; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

George Cox Ltd in the North West of England is seeking an experienced Works Manager to oversee multiple construction sites, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery.

You will report to the Contracts Manager, manage labour, plant and materials, and coordinate with site teams to meet programme deadlines. NEC contract experience and SMSTS/NRSWA/CSCS are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Requires HNC/HND/degree in construction or related field.
• Significant experience managing contracts using NEC form.
• Strong planning, scheduling and financial monitoring skills.
• Excellent people management and leadership abilities.
• Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate labour, plant and materials for multiple sites.
• Ensure high quality and safety across sites.
• Mentor and develop site teams and enforce company policies.
• Prepare and monitor contract programmes and procurement of materials.
• Represent the company in management coordination meetings.

Skills

Project management

People management

Good communication

Planning and monitoring

IT skills

Education

HNC / HND / Degree in construction

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Works Manager

Full Time | Various sites throughout the North West, predominantly in Lancashire and the northern region of the business

We are looking for an experienced Works Manager to support our operations team in the North West.

Job Title

Works Manager

Reporting To

Contracts Manager

Location

Various sites throughout the North West, predominantly in Lancashire and the northern region of the business

Depot

Hall Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7QF

Contract Type

Full-time, Permanent (subject to successful completion of a 3month probationary period)

Working Hours

Monday to Friday 07:30 to 17:00

(occasional weekend / night working will be required)

Renumeration

Package

• Salary will be negotiated depending on experience and qualifications
• Car and Mileage Allowance
• Annual Profit Related Bonus
• Workplace Pension
• Accident and Life Cover (after successful probationary period)
• Career development where you will benefit from a wide range of support and training

Holidays

35 days annual leave including bank holidays. 7 days are to be taken at the Christmas shutdown

About Us

We are a specialist civil engineering and highways contractor serving local and transport authorities throughout the North West of England. Our aim is to deliver sustainable projects within the North West, enhancing infrastructure and accessibility of communities, whilst minimising environmental impact and reinvesting locally.

With over 75 years of experience working on North West highway projects, we have gained a distinguished reputation for delivering hugely successful schemes. Our multi award-winning collaborative and proactive methods guarantee the best level of service for our clients.

The business provides a wide range of civil engineering and highway construction services, utilising its highly skilled internal workforce and a network of subcontractors. Its area of expertise lies in executing intricate and challenging projects, including but not limited to drainage schemes, intersection enhancements, and public infrastructure development.

The majority of our income, approximately 80%, is generated from extended framework contracts with local Northwest authorities, which typically span from 4 to 10 years. In addition, the company also serves House Builders and Tier 1 Contractors, carrying out S278 and S38 works on their behalf.

We thrive by working with our clients from early inception of the project to provide cost effective solutions. Additionally, we assist clients in preparing funding bids and provide initiatives in community engagement and methods of delivery. Our Social and Environmental responsibility track record is exceptionally strong, surpassing our competitors on Quality Bids and Social Value Matrices. Our Clear Management controls and structure ensure efficiency, and as partners of Framework contracts, we have a sizable forward order book extending over four years.

Our projects are solely located within the North West of England, with most of our schemes within Greater Manchester or the neighbouring areas.

Key Responsibilities

Management

Your objective is to efficiently manage a variety of construction sites, with different levels of supervision, in a safe and productive manner.

Key Tasks Include

• Co-ordinate all labour, plant and materials for the smooth and efficient running of the
• Co-ordinate resources with other members of the
• Ensure the highest levels of quality are maintained on all
• Motivate, mentor and develop all members of your site
• Relay and enforce the Company policies and

Health, Safety and Environmental

Your objective is to ensure your sites fully meet the requirements of current Health and Safety Legislation and are managed safely.

It Is Your Responsibility To

• Preparation of pre-construction information including all requirements relating to the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
• Compile Risk Assessments and Method Statements necessary for the works
• Prepare and monitor programmes of works for contract
• Plan and forecast plant and resources and oversee the procurement of materials to meet the programme deadlines
• Attend pre-start meetings and give briefings to the site team
• Ensure all necessary paper work is accurate, maintained in good order, accessible and complies with all legislative and regulation
• Maintain welfare standards on all sites to a minimum acceptable

Financial

Your objective is to ensure the financial interests of the Company are always protected, yet maintaining a positive working relationship with all parties.

Responsibilities Include

• Ensure procurement of goods and materials complies with the company’s commercial

Setting Out and Design

Your objective is to ensure all sites will have accurate information, on time, in a manner they can use and to record and measure all works carried out.

It Is Your Responsibility To

• Interpret drawings, check them for errors or
• Check the accuracy and either modify the design or refer back to the

Company Matters

Your objective is to work as an integrated part of the management team, co-ordinating and implementing the Company activities on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Represent the Company in all matters in a smart, courteous and efficient
• Assist the estimating department in the preparation of quotations when
• Attend weekly management co-ordination meetings at which you will liaise with other members of the team over future resourcing requirements of your

Candidate Requirements

• HNC / HND / Degree in a construction related subject
• Significant experience of managing contracts using NEC form and practical application of contract administration
• Working knowledge of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
• Preparation and monitoring of contract programmes in Microsoft Project
• Good Project Management skills including project planning and monitoring, financial monitoring and report writing skills
• Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills including Microsoft Office
• Ability to communicate effectively in person and remotely both internally and externally
• Excellent people management skills and ability to lead, mentor and influence
• Driving license
• SMSTS
• NRSWA
• CSCS Card