Works Manager - Civils / Infrastructure / Nuclear

Works Manager - Civils & Infrastructure | Sellafield, Cumbria

Salary: Circa £65,000 + Package
Location: Sellafield, Cumbria
Contract Type: Permanent
Posted by: Leon | TRIbuild Solutions

The Opportunity

TRIbuild Solutions is recruiting a Works Manager to join a major civils and infrastructure programme at Sellafield - one of the UK's most complex and strategically critical nuclear decommissioning sites. This is a permanent role offering long-term security, and the chance to lead a site supervision team on a programme of national significance.

If you're an experienced Works Manager or Senior Supervisor ready to step into a key delivery role within a challenging, highly regulated nuclear environment, we want to hear from you.

The Role

Reporting to the Project Manager / Project Director, you will carry overall responsibility for the safe, on-programme and on-budget delivery of site works across your area. You will lead and manage the site supervision team - including subcontractors - ensuring the highest standards of HSQE compliance throughout, while supporting the wider project management team in driving performance and programme.

This is a visible, hands-on leadership role that demands strong supervisory experience, sound commercial awareness, and the ability to manage multiple teams in a busy, security-controlled environment.

Key Responsibilities

Take overall responsibility for safe delivery and performance of the site team, ensuring works are completed on time, within budget and to specification
Direct, coach and support site supervision teams and subcontractors to meet contractual obligations and production targets
Lead regular site inspections to ensure works are constructed correctly, safely and in accordance with codes of practice, method statements and risk assessments
Ensure all site employees are briefed on safe systems of work, including toolbox talks, task briefings and method statements
Manage, order and coordinate the delivery, storage and maintenance of all materials, plant and equipment on site
Collaborate with the Site Management Team on work programmes and method statements
Ensure appropriate Health & Safety plans are in place; monitor and report on H&S performance and risks
Manage the close-out of close calls and unsafe acts; lead investigation of accidents and incidents
Assist the Project Manager with client-directed changes and the ongoing maintenance of management plans
Monitor, document and report on works progress in accordance with company procedures
Attend regular project meetings; input into document control systems and learning from experience reviews
Authorise labour, plant and subcontractor timesheets and sign off material receipts

What We're Looking For

Proven experience as a Works Manager or Senior Site Supervisor on major civils, structures or infrastructure projects
Experience within a nuclear, MOD or other highly regulated/security-controlled environment is highly desirable
SMSTS qualified; valid CSCS card
Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to influence and motivate mixed teams
Sound understanding of CDM regulations, HSQE requirements and behavioural safety
Good commercial and financial awareness, including subcontractor management
Computer literate; experience of document control systems (e.g. Themis) is advantageous
Full UK driving licence preferred

What's on Offer

Salary of circa £65,000 depending on experience
Competitive benefits package
Permanent position with long-term programme security
A high-profile leadership role on one of the UK's most important infrastructure programmes

How to Apply

To find out more or to apply, contact Leon at TRIbuild Solutions directly through CV-Library, or submit your CV via the apply button below
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed