https://jobs.co.uk/job/works-manager-kenton-black--9dca9d9a-9b79-4da3-aacc-b7e123684575 RSS feed for Works Manager at Kenton Black. en-gb Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:49:05 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/works-manager-kenton-black--9dca9d9a-9b79-4da3-aacc-b7e123684575 https://jobs.co.uk/job/works-manager-kenton-black--9dca9d9a-9b79-4da3-aacc-b7e123684575 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Manchester | Salary: £450/day | Type: Contract | We are currently recruiting for a Freelance Works Manager to join a well-established, multi-million-pound civils contractor delivering a number of major infrastructure projects across the North West. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Works Manager with a strong civil engineering background to take responsibility for the successful delivery of enabling works and early-stage construction activities, working closely with the Project Manager, Site Agents, engineers and subcontractors. The Role As Works Manager, you will be responsible for managing day-to-day site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with programme, specification and quality requirements. The role will have a particular focus on enabling works, including the preparation and development of construction areas ahead of the main works. Key responsibilities will include: - Managing site teams and subcontractors across major civils projects. - Overseeing enabling works and site establishment activities. - Management and construction of haul roads, access routes and temporary works areas. - Coordinating earthworks, excavation, material movements and site logisti... Contract