Works Manager

We're looking for a Works Manager to join our Severn Trent team 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.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on a £12m framework scheme as part of the AMP8 programme for Severn Trent. You'll oversee on-site operations and ensure the safe, efficient, and timely delivery of construction activities. The project includes a diverse range of civil and infrastructure works, comprising the construction of oxyboxes, PST, and inlet works, alongside site-wide ducting, mechanical and electrical installations, and the delivery of a new service road. You'll be the key 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 construction delivery team, supporting them in delivering high-quality infrastructure projects safely and efficiently.

Your day to day will include:

• Planning, coordinating, and overseeing site works to ensure safe, timely, and cost-efficient delivery in accordance with project plans, design drawings, and specifications
• Managing the construction team, including General Foremen, Foremen, and Site Supervisors, whilst providing health and safety leadership
• Advising on short and medium-term programmes to ensure timely and economical completion
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with clients and stakeholders to protect and enhance the company's reputation
• Ensuring compliance with all project documentation, environmental goals, and health and safety requirements

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 experience of site construction 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)
• You hold a full driving licence

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

If you would like to explore more about the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities, you can see more information about our water business here. There's never been a better time to get involved, register your interest today and take the first step towards a rewarding career with us!

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.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.