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Senior Works Manager

Job Posted: 25 days ago

Salary: £ 70,000 - 75,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Henfield, West Sussex

Expire in: 3 days

Job Description

Senior Works Manager Location: Henfield Salary u to £75,000 + Car

A growing and well-established civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Works Manager to take a leading role in the successful delivery of multiple projects across the South. This is a senior, operationally focused position responsible for overseeing site activities, workforce coordination, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to programme.

Working closely with senior leadership, Area Managers, and project teams, the Senior Works Manager will play a key role in driving performance on site, managing resources, and ensuring consistent delivery standards across all live projects.

This role would suit an experienced Site or Works Manager looking to step into a broader leadership position with increased responsibility across multiple schemes.

Senior Works Manager Salary & Benefits

Competitive Salary - Up to £75,000
Bonus
Private Healthcare
Pension - Up to 10% Employer Match
25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
Car allowance / Car 

Senior Works Manager Job Overview

Oversee the delivery of multiple civil engineering projects, ensuring works are completed safely, on time, and within budget
Lead and coordinate site teams, including Works Managers, Supervisors, and subcontractors
Plan and manage labour, plant, and materials across projects to ensure efficient utilisation of resources
Work closely with Area and Project Managers to ensure programmes are met and risks are mitigated
Drive high standards of health, safety, environmental and quality compliance across all sites
Monitor site performance, productivity, and progress, reporting to senior leadership
Support workforce planning, training, and development of site teams
Act as a key escalation point for site-based challenges, providing hands-on support where required
Ensure effective communication between site teams, commercial, and operational departments
Oversee site documentation including RAMS, permits, inspections, and compliance records
Promote a positive site culture focused on safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Senior Works Manager Job Requirements

HNC/D (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or related discipline
NVQ Level 6 / 7 in Construction Management (desirable)
SMSTS, CSCS and relevant site safety certifications
Proven experience in a Senior Site Manager / Works Manager role within civil engineering or infrastructure
Strong understanding of construction delivery, sequencing, and site operations
Experience managing multiple projects or large-scale schemes
Excellent leadership and communication skills
Strong knowledge of HSEQ legislation and site compliance
Full UK Driving Licence
Happy with site travelBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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