Works Manager

Company: STRABAG SE
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Works Manager, with a proven background in earthworks and highways, to lead workforce and subcontractors, manage site operations, drive project delivery and maintain the highest standards for health, safety and environment.

  • Demonstratedsuccess in a Works Manager or General Foreman role within the civilengineering sector, specifically focusing on earthworks and highways.
  • Extensive,hands-on background in bulk earthworks and road construction.
  • Strongunderstanding of heavy plant operations.
  • Exceptionalleadership skills with a track record of coordinating with stakeholders,clients, and local authorities.
  • Abilityto interpret complex engineering drawings.
  • Knowledgeof regulations relating to the storage, transport, disposal and of soilsand other construction waste.
  • Skills Card – CSCS Card.

STRABAG – More than just a construction company

  • Determiningefficient methodologies for works delivery and communicating these toengineers, management and workforce or subcontractors.
  • In linewith the project behavioural safety programme, establishing a highperforming, collaborative culture within the team.
  • Sharingbest practice and lessons learned, including at safety forums, teambriefings and toolbox talks.
  • Directingsite operations, managing subcontractors and coordinating daily workloadsfor plant and labour.
  • Settingthe highest standards for health and safety and environmental compliance.
  • Ensuringall works are completed in accordance with project specifications.
  • Ensuring all works aredelivered in accordance with the programme and budget, identifyingstrategies to improve schedule and cost performancePlanning of material andequipment, ensuring adequacy of information to optimise delivery.
  • Guiding and developing the siteteams in line with company culture and values.

We stand for respect, partnership, and sustainability, creating a work environment that promotes safety, health, and development. Our committed and healthy employees are our most valuable asset – the foundation for sustainable growth and innovation. With our “People. Planet. Progress.” strategy and the motto WORK ON PROGRESS, we drive change forward – with the goal of climate neutrality by 2040.

At STRABAG around 89,000 people working on progress at more than 2,400 locations worldwide. Uniqueness and individual strengths characterise both our projects and each of us as individuals. Whether its building construction, civil engineering, road construction, underground engineering, bridge building, tunnelling, construction material production, project development or building management – we are always one step ahead so that we can become the most innovative and sustainable construction technology company in Europe. Diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities are integral to this, who we are as a company and how we work.

Together we work as partners to complete projects successfully and grow with new challenges. Together we achieve great things. Let’s progress!

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Posted: July 8th, 2026