About the Role:
I'm working with a well-established and growing Groundworks Contractor based in South Somerset, who are looking to appoint an experienced Works Manager to oversee operations across multiple residential and commercial groundwork projects. This is a key leadership role, ideal for someone with a strong site background who's ready to step up or already operating at this level.

Role Overview:
As Works Manager, you'll take responsibility for coordinating site teams, plant, and resources across multiple jobs, ensuring projects run efficiently, safely, and to programme. This is a hands-on role working closely with the Contracts Manager, Engineers, and Site Supervisors.

Key Responsibilities:

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Overseeing multiple sites, ensuring work is carried out to a high standard

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Managing site teams, including foremen, operatives, and subcontractors

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Coordinating labour, plant, and materials to meet project demands

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Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and company procedures

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Supporting project planning and reporting progress to senior management

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Acting as the key point of contact between site teams and head office

Requirements:

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Proven background in groundworks/civil engineering, ideally in a supervisory or managerial role

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Strong leadership and team coordination skills

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Good knowledge of groundwork methods, plant, and equipment

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Ability to manage multiple sites and prioritise workloads

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Full UK driving licence is essential

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SSSTS/SMSTS and relevant health & safety qualifications desirable

What's on Offer:

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Competitive salary with company vehicle or allowance

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Long-term position with a respected regional contractor

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Autonomy in a trusted role with support from senior management

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Opportunity to help shape and grow site operations in a thriving business

Interested?
If you're an experienced Works Manager or a General Foreman looking to take the next step, I'd love to hear from you. Please send over your CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion