Senior Works Manager

Overview

We are recruiting for Senior Works Manager to join us here  are a leading civil engineering organisation delivering safe, sustainable, and efficient transport solutions across the UK. At Octavius, we bring people together and in this role you'll play a key part in leading teams, shaping delivery, and ensuring major highways infrastructure is delivered safely, efficiently, and right first time.

As a Senior Works Manager, you'll lead and manage site works on a major National Highways infrastructure scheme. You'll take ownership of multiple work packages, coordinating resources, plant, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure construction activities are delivered safely, on programme, and within budget. You'll be responsible for day-to-day site leadership, programme management, and performance monitoring, ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations, client requirements, approved RAMS, and Octavius standards.

You'll drive a strong safety culture, champion quality, and maintain clear, accurate site records to support successful project delivery.

Relationships are at the heart of what we do. You'll work closely with Delivery Managers, foremen, supervisors, suppliers, and subcontractors, as well as collaborating with clients, designers, and local authorities. Your ability to lead, influence, and communicate effectively will be essential in building positive, collaborative working environments and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

We offer a competitive rewards package, including a Company Car scheme, Private Healthcare, Pension, Life Assurance cover, 25 days Annual Leave (and a day off for your birthday). You'll also have access to Hybrid working where possible, an enhanced Paternity & Maternity package and the opportunity to develop yourself personally and professionally.

You're a confident and experienced site leader with a strong background in highways or civil engineering delivery. You're highly organised, decisive, and comfortable managing complex site operations in a fast-paced environment. You bring a collaborative mindset, communicate clearly at all levels, and remain resilient under pressure. Above all, you're committed to achieving the highest standards in health, safety, quality, and environmental performance.

• Proven experience managing highways or civil engineering works at a senior level
• Strong knowledge of highways construction techniques, standards, and specifications
• Experience with traffic management, temporary works, and environmental controls
• Confidence in resource planning, cost control, and programme management
• Familiarity with NEC contracts and compensation events
• Proficiency in MS Office and planning tools such as MS Project or Primavera
• Qualifications
• CSCS Gold or Black Card and SMSTS (essential)
• NVQ Level 6 or 7 in Construction Management (desirable)
• SEATS and First Aid at Work
• Temporary Works Coordinator (preferred)
• Full UK Driving Licence

Inclusion and diversity are important to us, we are an equal opportunities employer and value difference. We want and will continue to build an inclusive environment where our people thrive. We firmly believe constantly striving to build a truly diverse workforce is what makes us a strong business and will enable us to continue to solve important problems and deliver unrivalled value to both our customers and clients.

If you need any specialist support throughout your application, we will work with you where we can to support your journey with us.