158 works manager jobs found

Are you an experienced Works Manager looking for a fast-paced, high-impact contract where safety, leadership, and operational excellence take centre stage? I am absolutely thrilled to be partnering with a leading international infrastructure group who are leading the transformation of our industry to meet the challenges of the future. We are actively seeking a dynamic, decisive, and safety-focused Works Manager to spearhead site operations for a key project based in Peterhead. If you thrive on leading multi-disciplinary teams and have a proven track record in both rail and highway sectors, this short-term contract is the perfect opportunity to showcase your expertise on a highly prestigious site! Job Title: Works Manager Location: Peterhead (AB42) Contract Duration: 31/08/2026 - 18/12/2026 (could be extended further) Pay rate: £35 per hour (umbrella Inside IR35) Hours: 7-7 Mon - Fri, 7-1 Sat About the Role: As the Works Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the...

Our client has an opportunity for a Building and Construction Project Manager to join them on a contract for 12 months with possible extension. This role is ideal for someone who brings strong client-side construction project management experience, thrives in a fast paced setting, and enjoys leading projects from initial concept through to successful handover. Role: Building and Construction Project Manager Location: Belfast - fully onsite Hours: 36 per week Clearance: BPSS required before starting Hourly Rate: £40.44 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 What you'll be doing: Accountable for the delivery of identified capital projects, focusing on budget, schedule, and quality output in line with Airbus business needs. Managing budgets, controlling expenditure, and ensuring resources are used efficiently. Drive the management of project design development across the complete delivery lifecycle, including Design & Build stage to meet demanding deadlines. Manage directly and...

We are looking to strengthen our Construction team with a General Foreman Site based at Morestead Road- on either a freelance or permanent basis. You will report directly to the Regional construction Manager and your role will support the Site Manager to coordinate the safe management of a section of work on major projects or control all site activities on a smaller project ensuring HSQE, programme and budget requirements are set. Key responsibilities will include: In conjunction with the Site Manager, co-ordinate and control initial site set-up, actively installing framework systems and procedures Rigorously apply and enforce methods and controls to ensure the most effective and continuous use of the frameworks resources. In conjunction with the Site Manager, appraise the security risk to all property under your control and install security levels commensurate to the relative values. Actively support the Site Manager to maintain and enforce safety standards as required by...

General Foreman / Senior General Foreman Testwood - Site-Based Up to £400/day Inside IR35 £48k-£55k GF £51k-£60k Senior GF We're looking for an experienced General Foreman / Senior General Foreman to join a leading water sector team delivering major works at Testwood. You'll play a key role on site, leading teams and subcontractors and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to programme, budget and HSQE requirements. Why apply? Major water sector project Long-term opportunity with an established organisation Strong career progression Permanent or contract options Competitive salary/rates and excellent benefitsYou'll need: Civil Engineering / Site Management qualification SMSTS & CSCS Site Manager IOSH / equivalent H&S qualification First Aid at Work Water/wastewater experience preferred EUSR Clean Water, CAT & Genny and Fire Marshall training Interested? Get in touch for a confidential chat and full details. We are an equal opportunity employer...

Design Manager / CRE (Contractor's Responsible Engineer) Access for All Rail Projects Contract – INSIDE IR35 Location: North West Are you an experienced Design Manager or CRE looking to play a key role in delivering major Access for All (AfA) station enhancement projects across the UK rail network? We are seeking a highly capable Design Manager / CRE with strong rail infrastructure experience and a proven track record delivering station accessibility schemes. Experience as an Appointed Person (AP) for lifting operations and the development/review of lifting plans is highly desirable. Relevant experience with Access for All projects and CRE responsibilities has been identified within internal rail project documentation and candidate profiles. The Role Working across multiple Access for All schemes, you will be responsible for leading design assurance, engineering compliance, constructability reviews and stakeholder coordination from early development through to handback....

General Foreman / Senior General Foreman Location: Multi-site role covering Devon, Somerset and Hampshire Contract: Initially 3 months, with the potential for longer-term or ongoing work IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Rate: Competitive We are looking for an experienced General Foreman or Senior General Foreman to support survey work across several water sites. This is a site-based, multi-location role covering sites in the Exeter and Bristol areas. Some travel may also be required to a large clean water site near Bournemouth. You'll lead and direct site teams and subcontractors, coordinating the safe delivery of operational activities and ensuring HSQE, programme and budget requirements are met. Key responsibilities: * Lead and coordinate site teams and subcontractors across multiple locations * Ensure all work is undertaken safely and with consideration for local residents and the travelling public * Manage, supervise and mentor the site team as appropriate * Promote...

Project Manager Location: East Midlands (Multi-Region Coverage) Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35) Sector: Highways / Infrastructure Contract Type: Contract (Inside IR35) The Opportunity We are currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the delivery of highways and infrastructure projects across multiple locations within the East Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity for an established Project Manager or an ambitious Senior Agent looking to take the next step into a Project Management position. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading project delivery from planning through to completion, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Key Responsibilities Manage multiple projects across the East Midlands region. Lead project teams to ensure successful delivery of highways and infrastructure schemes. Maintain programme performance, ensuring project milestones and deadlines are achieved....

Site Agent – Major Infrastructure Project Location: Merseyside / Liverpool area Duration: Initial 6-month contract, with potential for extension Start: Immediate Engagement: Inside IR35 We’re currently seeking an experienced Site Agent to join a major infrastructure project in the Merseyside area. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive construction professional to play a key role in the successful delivery of a high-profile transport infrastructure programme, working alongside an experienced project team and coordinating a range of site activities and supply chain partners. You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day management of site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, to the required quality standards and in line with programme requirements. The Role Working closely with the Senior Project Manager, you’ll take ownership of site coordination and delivery, including: * Managing daily site operations and coordinating subcontractors *...

M&E Technician ROLE: M&E Technician (Building Maintenance Electrician) Hours: Rotating each week between 7:00-15:30 and 10:00-18:30 with 30min unpaid break (40hrs per week) PAYE temporary worker (inside IR35) Craftsperson Lv1 (with a Lv2 qualification): £17.16ph Craftsperson Lv2 (with a new Lv3 qualification): £18.38ph Technician (experienced with a Lv3 qualification): £19.61ph Compliance requirement of Basic DBS required due to hospital environment. Fully compliant PAYE (no CIS). Location - Southmead's Hospital Duration - 31st August - 29th November Main Duties & Responsibilities: Apply relevant trade skills to any allocated jobs as directed by the Supervisor or Manager. Work alone with minimum supervision or within a team to carry out maintenance/repair of M&E services plant and equipment across the site. Work alone or in a team carrying out refurbishment and new works across the site. To integrate and communicate effectively with other trade staff...

Project Manager - Site Operations - Site Environmental Consents, Permissions and Planning We are working with our client in the nuclear sector to appoint a Project Manager to lead site operations, environmental consents, permissions, and planning activities on major infrastructure projects. Based in Warrington with hybrid working, this 12‑month contract (Inside IR35) will see you play a key role in enabling innovative energy solutions and supporting energy security and net-zero ambitions, working closely with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and key stakeholders across our client's organisation. Key Skills & Experience Project management: Leading complex site-based work packages from initiation through delivery. Planning & scheduling: Building and maintaining realistic programmes to coordinate multiple, concurrent activities. Risk management: Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks to safety, schedule, cost, and quality. Change control: Managing scope changes...

Location: Birmingham Day Rate: Circa £400 per day Contract: 3–6 months Working Pattern: Minimum 3 days per week on site IR35 Status: Inside IR35 We are recruiting an experienced Design Manager to support a portfolio of major electricity transmission projects. The role will involve coordinating and overseeing design activities across multiple schemes, ensuring design outputs are delivered on time, to the required quality and in accordance with relevant technical standards. ### Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain and monitor design programmes across multiple projects Coordinate design activities with planning, procurement and construction teams Lead design reviews and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams Ensure designs meet relevant technical, assurance and CDM requirements Manage assurance submissions, hold-point reviews and gateway approvals Maintain design change registers and manage early warnings and compensation events Assess the impact of design changes on...

Location: Carlisle, CA1 Day Rate: Circa £400 per day Contract: Initial contract until 8 November 2026, with potential extension Working Pattern: Minimum 3 days per week on site IR35 Status: Inside IR35 We are recruiting an experienced Design Manager to support a major high-voltage substation project in Carlisle. You will be responsible for the end-to-end coordination and assurance of design activities, ensuring all design outputs are delivered safely, on time, to the required quality and in accordance with client specifications. ### Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain and monitor the project design programme Coordinate design activities with planning, procurement and construction teams Lead multidisciplinary design reviews and technical coordination meetings Ensure designs meet relevant client, industry and CDM requirements Manage technical assurance submissions, hold points and gateway approvals Maintain design change registers and manage early warnings and compensation...

Railway Telecoms CRE-D Rate: Up to £650 per day (Inside IR35) Duration: Long-Term Contract We are seeking an experienced Railway Telecoms CRE-D (Contractor's Responsible Engineer - Design) to support a portfolio of major rail infrastructure enhancement programmes. This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term programme of works with significant investment and a strong pipeline of projects. The role offers predominantly remote working, with occasional attendance at head offices, project offices, client meetings, and project sites as required. Key Responsibilities Undertake the role of Telecoms CRE-D across multiple rail projects. Lead and assure telecoms design activities in accordance with Network Rail standards and project requirements. Provide technical leadership across complex rail telecoms systems. Interface and coordinate with signalling contractors and multidisciplinary design teams. Ensure compliance with railway engineering governance, standards, and safety...

Health and Safety Manager Astute's Power team are currently recruiting for a Health and Safety Manager to support the Lower Thames Crossing project during the utilities diversion phase. The role will focus on ensuring the safe delivery of high-risk excavation works in proximity to live services and maintaining compliance with company procedures and statutory requirements. Role responsibilities and key skills: Provide day-to-day Health and Safety support to the project team. Review risk assessments and safe systems of work for planned activities. Monitor site activities and intervene where unsafe conditions or behaviours are identified. Support safe excavation and utility works, particularly those involving live services. Work closely with project leadership and operational teams to manage risk and promote safe behaviours. Carry out and support inspections, audits and incident investigations. Drive continuous improvement in Health and Safety performance. Experience in Health and...

Role: Health & Safety Manager (Utilities / Civils) Location: Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire Duration: 6 Months Start Date: 1st September Rate: £350 - £420/day (Inside IR35) / £380 - £450/day (Outside IR35) - [Select IR35 Status] About the Role We are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager for a 6-month contract on a major substation project in Hull. You will lead site health, safety, and environmental compliance, working closely with the project delivery team to maintain the highest safety standards during heavy civil engineering and infrastructure works. Key Responsibilities Manage daily site H&S compliance, risk assessments, and method statements (RAMS) specific to substation and civil engineering works. Conduct regular site audits, toolbox talks, and safety inductions. Liaise with site management, principal contractors, and clients to align with DNO / National Grid safety standards. Lead incident investigations and ensure prompt reporting and...

Are you a Rail Systems Project Manager with experience taking railway systems contracts through construction and into entry into service? Do you have experience working for a main contractor on major railway infrastructure projects and strong NEC contract management experience? Job Title: Rail Systems Project Manager Location: West London - 4 Days Site / 1 Day Home Rate: £500-£550 per day (Inside IR35 via Umbrella) Contract: Rolling 6-Month Contract Start Date: ASAP This is an opportunity to join a leading main contractor delivering major HS2 rail systems works in West London. The project is now finalising the design and moving into the construction phase, creating a requirement for an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery team through this critical transition. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role. The successful candidate will need to be comfortable getting involved in the detail, managing contractual and project controls activities, and supporting the...

Are you a Site Manager or Supervisor with strong PWay experience across major rail infrastructure projects?   Do you have experience planning and leading track works on site?   Rate: £350-£400/day DOE, Inside IR35 Duration: Long-term contract - expected through to mid-2029 Location: Milton Keynes   This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Track Site Manager / Supervisor to join a major rail infrastructure programme delivering significant track and rail systems works.   Strong PWay / track experience is essential for this position. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating and leading works on site, alongside managing the associated site logistics and resources.   Requirements: ·Strong previous experience delivering Track / PWay works ·Previous experience as a Site Manager, Track Supervisor, Construction Manager or similar ·Experience planning and undertaking track works ·Experience leading site teams and coordinating the...

11kV Network Planner Location: Nuneaton, Warwickshire Contract: 6 months initially Rate: £400 per day IR35: Inside IR35 Start: ASAP / subject to availability Sector: Electricity Distribution / Energy Infrastructure The Opportunity We are currently seeking an experienced 11kV Network Planner to support a major electricity distribution programme in the Nuneaton area. This is a technical planning and network design position, rather than a traditional construction or project planning role. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and developing solutions for 11kV electricity distribution networks, including network reinforcement, replacement, alterations and new connections. You will work closely with engineers, network operations, contractors and other planners to ensure schemes are technically viable, appropriately designed and capable of being delivered safely and efficiently. Key Responsibilities Plan and develop 11kV electrical network schemes Carry out connection...

RUN Configuration Manager / Lead - IBM Maximo Location: Remote, with occasional travel to Bristol and London Rate: £750 per day, inside IR35 Start date: ASAP, subject to security clearance transfer Security clearance: Active UK SC clearance required Client: IBM / Ministry of Defence Your new role Hays is recruiting an experienced RUN Configuration Manager / Lead to join an Application Support team working within a secure Defence environment. You will act as a Functional Consultant responsible for the configuration, maintenance and ongoing enhancement of IBM Maximo Application Suite, specifically Maximo v9. The position will ensure the platform continues to meet changing operational and business requirements. Key responsibilities Configure and maintain Maximo v9 modules in line with business requirements Support day-to-day application operations within a BAU support environment Manage incidents, service requests and problem tickets against agreed SLAs Translate business...

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Rugeley Term: 12 Months Hourly Rate: £DOE IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Key Skills: Mechanical Design, Engineering, SolidWorks, CAD, Mechanical, Enclosures, Shock, Thermal We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer Contractor with strong expertise in complex enclosure design to support our growing engineering team. You will work within integrated product teams and collaborate closely with specialists across mechanical, electrical, systems and electro-mechanical disciplines to develop high-performance mechanical solutions for cutting-edge defence products. This role is ideal for engineers who thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy variety, and want to contribute across the full product lifecycle, from concept generation to final delivery. Key Responsibilities * Lead the design and development of mechanical systems, components, and assemblies. * Produce and review engineering drawings, calculations,...