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Works Delivery Manager (Civils)

Job Posted: 13 days ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Taunton, Somerset

Expire in: 14 days

Job Description

Location: Taunton / Somerset and Surrounding Areas
Project Type: Minor Civils works - Culverts, drainage, groundworks
Role: Works Delivery Manager
Sector: Civil Engineering
Start: ASAP
Employment: Freelance or Permanent

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Works delivery manager to oversee a number of civils projects with Somerset council. The role will involve culvert refurbs and replacements, groundworks, drainage etc.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience delivering non-infrastructure and/or infrastructure water projects, excellent client‑facing skills, and the ability to manage multi‑disciplinary teams across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

  * Lead the delivery of culvert construction/upgrade projects across two sites

  * Manage project programmes, risks, resources, and cost control

  * Oversee all on-site activities including civils and temporary works

  * Ensure compliance with council processes, standards and permitting

  * Liaise closely with internal teams, designers, subcontractors, and client representatives

  * Drive health, safety, environmental and quality performance across both schemes

  * Produce progress reports, manage change, and support commercial teams with NEC contract activities

  * Coordinate daily operations across both locations, ensuring works remain aligned to programme

  * Lead planning meetings, audits, safety briefings, and stakeholder communications

  * Support innovation, digital delivery, and continuous improvement initiatives

  * Mentor and provide leadership to site engineers, supervisors, and delivery partners

Experience Required

  * Proven experience as a Works Delivery Manager delivering civils projects

  * Experience managing storm tanks, tanks refurb, deep drainage, pipelines, civils, or MEICA‑related works

  * Strong background in heavy civils and multi-disciplinary project management

  * Experience managing multiple sites at the same time is highly desirable

  * Strong understanding of NEC contracts (Option A/C/E)

  * Ability to build strong working relationships with clients and supply chain

  * Excellent safety leadership and operational control

  * Commercially aware, programme driven, and able to deliver under pressure

Qualifications

  * HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering (preferred but not essential for strong experience)

  * SMSTS

  * CSCS (Management or Professional level)

  * First Aid (desirable)

  * Ideally NEC Project Manager accreditation or equivalent understanding

  * Full UK driving licence

What We’re Looking For

A proactive leader who can coordinate two technically-complex water sites, maintain excellent client relationships, and deliver safe, compliant, and efficient outcomes. Someone with a solid Thames Water background and a strong track record in storm tanks or similar water infrastructure will fit this role perfectly

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