Works Manager

Works Manager (I&M)

This challenging and exciting opportunity requires an individual with experience in a similar role from within the instrumentation and monitoring (I&M) sector. The successful individual will have experience relating to ground, foundations and structures monitoring during construction works. The position is based in Central London.

Due to continued growth and a strategy to grow significantly over the next three to five years, our client wishes to appoint a Works Manager. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the main purpose of this role is to take responsibility for teams delivering a variety of monitoring activities pertaining mostly to ground movement and/or foundations and underground structures, with a large part of these works being in the rail sector. The position will suit an individual with demonstrable experience in a similar role living in or close to Central London, where most sites will be based.

The Role

* Lead and manage teams on multiple instrumentation and monitoring (I&M) projects

* Plan, program and oversee the delivery of projects covering various monitoring services

* Plan, coordinate, and oversee installation and maintenance works

* Promote and maintain safety standards, project progress and accurate record keeping

* Manage equipment, resources, stock and logistics

* Collaborate with internal teams and clients across other group business units

* Support the development of strategic plans and business reporting

* Assist in marketing efforts to generate new business opportunities

The Person

* The ideal candidate will be delivery-focused with a hands-on attitude, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in both fast-paced site and office environments

* You will also possess proven expertise in the instrumentation and monitoring (I&M) field

* Good written and verbal communication skills

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

* Proven experience in the instrumentation and monitoring industry

* Full UK Driving Licence and the right to work in the UK unassisted (no sponsorship available)

* Good organisational and planning skills

* A strong analytical mindset and numeracy skills

* Ability to work independently and lead teams

Our Client

Our client is part of a global leading contracting group, renowned for providing technically advanced and cost-effective instrumentation and ground monitoring solutions. Their reputation is built on engineering excellence and a commitment to continual innovation, backed by a central design, estimating and technical resource. They can deliver a full service-offering including instrumentation and monitoring (I&M) and geo-structures, to name but a few. As one of the largest specialist contractors in the industry, they can provide clients with bespoke solutions tailored to individual project specifications, all supported by their state-of-the-art processes and technologies.

An attractive salary and benefits package (permanent) is on offer to the successful candidate, along with longevity and security of work, given the company’s forward order workload and their continued commitment to sustainable growth