Works Manager - Civils & Infrastructure
Sellafield, Cumbria
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.
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.
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
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