Senior Works Manager

Senior Works ManagerLocation: HenfieldSalary u to £75,000 + CarA growing and well-established civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Works Manager to take a leading role in the successful delivery of multiple projects across the South. This is a senior, operationally focused position responsible for overseeing site activities, workforce coordination, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to programme.Working closely with senior leadership, Area Managers, and project teams, the Senior Works Manager will play a key role in driving performance on site, managing resources, and ensuring consistent delivery standards across all live projects.This role would suit an experienced Site or Works Manager looking to step into a broader leadership position with increased responsibility across multiple schemes.Senior Works Manager Salary & BenefitsCompetitive Salary - Up to £75,000BonusPrivate HealthcarePension - Up to 10% Employer Match25 Days Holiday + Bank HolidaysCar allowance / Car Senior Works Manager Job OverviewOversee the delivery of multiple civil engineering projects, ensuring works are completed safely, on time, and within budgetLead and coordinate site teams, including Works Managers, Supervisors, and subcontractorsPlan and manage labour, plant, and materials across projects to ensure efficient utilisation of resourcesWork closely with Area and Project Managers to ensure programmes are met and risks are mitigatedDrive high standards of health, safety, environmental and quality compliance across all sitesMonitor site performance, productivity, and progress, reporting to senior leadershipSupport workforce planning, training, and development of site teamsAct as a key escalation point for site-based challenges, providing hands-on support where requiredEnsure effective communication between site teams, commercial, and operational departmentsOversee site documentation including RAMS, permits, inspections, and compliance recordsPromote a positive site culture focused on safety, collaboration, and continuous improvementSenior Works Manager Job RequirementsHNC/D (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or related disciplineNVQ Level 6 / 7 in Construction Management (desirable)SMSTS, CSCS and relevant site safety certificationsProven experience in a Senior Site Manager / Works Manager role within civil engineering or infrastructureStrong understanding of construction delivery, sequencing, and site operationsExperience managing multiple projects or large-scale schemesExcellent leadership and communication skillsStrong knowledge of HSEQ legislation and site complianceFull UK Driving LicenceHappy with site travelBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.