Works Manager

3 weeks ago

Swanley, United Kingdom AmcoGiffen Full time

Works Manager

Rail ¦ Civil engineering infrastructure

Location – Swanley, Kent

Southern Region – Kent, Sussex & Wessex

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Works Manager to join our team in the Southern region working on a portfolio of rail and civil engineering projects including both framework / contract agreements and tendered capital delivery projects.

Business Unit

A busy and fast paced business unit involved in a range of civil engineering works in a variety of sectors to include rail (bridges, embankments, stations, platforms, tunnels etc.), Environment Agency, Local Authority etc. The business unit are involved in multi-disciplinary civils projects across the Southern region, whether one off tendered projects or projects within our long term framework / contract agreements with key clients including both Asset Management and Infrastructure Projects.

Existing contracts include rail infrastructure projects, minor works and Environment Agency frameworks with works typically including bridge re-construction/replacement, upgrades and refurbishments, station work (platforms, access for all etc.), structures including bridges, tunnels, footbridges, flood repair and alleviation to name just a few examples.

The Role

As Works Manager you will be responsible for successful contract delivery on behalf of the company across multiple sites by ensuring that the site teams are fully appraised of the contract parameters and have the capability and resources necessary to achieve contract objectives. Day to day responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

  • Fulfil the Works Manager responsibilities as laid down in the Company’s Health and Safety Policy.
  • Contribute to planning and constructability on live and targeted projects. 
  • Ensure that works are executed in accordance with the requirements of: 
  • All applicable legislation 
  • The Terms and Conditions of the contract 
  • The Contract Health and Safety Plan 
  • The Work Package Plans and Task Briefing Sheets 
  • The Contract Quality / Environmental Plan 
  • The Client approved Works Package Plans and Task Briefing Sheets 
  • The approved Construction Drawings and Specification 
  • The Policies and Procedures contained within the Company Business Management System 
  • Ensure that all company Health &Safety, Environmental requirements and initiatives are implemented. 
  • Manage and supervise the site operations including labour, sub-contractors, plant and materials that are necessary to complete the contract works. 
  • Delivery of the contract within programme and budget.
  • Liaison with site staff and commercial staff to ensure the works are delivered within tender allowances 
  • Produce and brief method statements and task briefings to all reporting personnel 
  • Ensure that Quality standards are achieved and are ‘right first time’ 
  • Procurement is managed to the required specification and in a timely manner. 
  • The promotion of a continuous improvement culture and the use of best practice. 
  • Report any unsafe practices 
  • The continuous monitoring of contract progress against programme to ensure contract timescales and objectives are being met. 
  • Ensure that robust records are maintained i.e./ diaries, allocation sheets, plant etc 
  • Ensure that in conjunction with the site team changes to the contract are identified, agreed and effectively managed. 
  • The provision of formal reports on contract progress to the Agent / Project Manager. 
  • Ensure that all relevant issues which cannot be resolved at contract level are passed for the attention of the Project Manager. 
  • Manage & Coordinate resource both internally and externally.
  • Raise weekly labour call offs.
  • Generate working spreadsheet for resource allocation and update accordingly.
  • Assist with allocation and management of commercial fleet within the region.
  • Advise on methodology and resource pre tender, liaise with PM’s / Site Agent.
  • Monitor site progress against programme.
  • Attend the bi-weekly SHEQ.
  • Monitor & manage site hours and fatigue.
  • Close call reporting.
  • Other tasks as may from time to time be deemed necessary and are authorised by line managers.

Requirements

To excel in this role, you will have previous experience as a Works Manager in a civil engineering and rail, project environment.

•  SMSTS

•  PTS

•  Experience as a Works Manager or equivalent in a civil engineering contracting environment

•  Experience in a similar role working on multi-disciplinary civils infrastructure projects

•  Rail experience

In return

  • Competitive annual salary negotiable dependant on experience
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
  • Up to 3 volunteer days
  • Company contributory Pension scheme
  • Life Insurance
  • Westfield Health Cash Plan & Westfield Rewards
  • Generous Employee referral scheme
  • Support and employee infrastructure embedded in the business as a platform for personal and professional development creating pathways for unrivalled career development and progression opportunities internally.
  • Consistent learning opportunities
  • A safe place to work
  • Employee forum’s that provide a platform for having your voice heard

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