We're looking for a Works Manager to join our Severn Trent Framework based in Wanlip.
Location: Wanlip
Hours: 45 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
Responsibilities
As a Works Manager you’ll be working within the Severn Trent Framework, to oversee on‑site construction activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to programme, while acting as a key link between site teams, subcontractors and senior management.
Your day to day will include:
* Planning, coordinating and managing site works to ensure safe, timely and cost‑effective delivery in line with approved programmes, drawings and specifications.
* Providing visible health & safety leadership on site, ensuring compliance with legislation, Work Package Plans and Task Briefs.
* Managing short‑ and medium‑term construction programmes, proactively identifying risks and implementing corrective actions to maintain delivery.
* Driving and supporting site teams, including General Foremen, Foremen and Site Supervisors, ensuring resources are competent, engaged and SQEP compliant.
* Working closely with the Construction Manager and wider delivery teams to coordinate daily activities and ensure works meet quality, environmental and regulatory standards.
Qualifications
This role of Works Manager is great for you if:
* You hold an HNC in a construction‑related discipline or an NVQ Level 6 in Construction Site Management.
* You have proven experience managing site operations, driving teams and coordinating subcontractors within regulated environments.
* You are SMSTS qualified and able to provide visible health & safety leadership on site.
* You hold a Gold Supervisor or Black Manager CSCS card.
* You’re a strong leader with a solutions‑focused mindset and the ability to drive safe, efficient delivery.
We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don’t tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.
If you would like to explore more about the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities. You can see more information about our water business here.
There’s never been a better time to get involved, register your interest today and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us!
Rewards and benefits
We’re proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.
Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We’re proud of the steps we’ve taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier’s diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.
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