Works Manager
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£53,400
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1122 (92% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £53,400, and STRABAG is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
- Determining efficient methodologies for works delivery and communicating these to engineers, management and workforce or subcontractors.
- In line with the project behavioural safety programme, establishing a high performing, collaborative culture within the team.
- Sharing best practice and lessons learned, including at safety forums, team briefings and toolbox talks.
- Directing site operations, managing subcontractors and coordinating daily workloads for plant and labour.
- Setting the highest standards for health and safety and environmental compliance.
- Ensuring all works are completed in accordance with project specifications.
- Ensuring all works are delivered in accordance with the programme and budget, identifying strategies to improve schedule and cost performancePlanning of material and equipment, ensuring adequacy of information to optimise delivery.
- Guiding and developing the site teams in line with company culture and values.
- Demonstrated success in a Works Manager or General Foreman role within the civil engineering sector, specifically focusing on earthworks and highways.
- Extensive, hands-on background in bulk earthworks and road construction.
- Strong understanding of heavy plant operations.
- Exceptional leadership skills with a track record of coordinating with stakeholders, clients, and local authorities.
- Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings.
- Knowledge of regulations relating to the storage, transport, disposal and of soils and other construction waste.
- Skills Card - CSCS Card.
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Where this offer sits in the market
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. STRABAG holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1122 going rate of £53,400. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.