Works Manager

We are currently recruiting for a Freelance Works Manager to join a well-established, multi-million-pound civils contractor delivering a number of major infrastructure projects across the North West. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Works Manager with a strong civil engineering background to take responsibility for the successful delivery of enabling works and early-stage construction activities, working closely with the Project Manager, Site Agents, engineers and subcontractors. The Role As Works Manager, you will be responsible for managing day-to-day site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with programme, specification and quality requirements. The role will have a particular focus on enabling works, including the preparation and development of construction areas ahead of the main works. Key responsibilities will include: - Managing site teams and subcontractors across major civils projects. - Overseeing enabling works and site establishment activities. - Management and construction of haul roads, access routes and temporary works areas. - Coordinating earthworks, excavation, material movements and site logistics. - Ensuring plant, labour and materials are effectively planned and utilised. - Working closely with Site Engineers to ensure works are constructed to specification. - Monitoring progress against programme and identifying potential delays. - Coordinat...