Job Description

We\'re looking for a Works Manager to join our Wessex team based in Exeter, Devon. Within this role you can enjoy 26 days annual leave, sharesave scheme, family friendly policies and even more.

Location: Exeter, Devon

Position Type: Permanent, full time

Salary: Competitive + benefits

Responsibilities

As a Works Manager you\'ll be working within the Wessex team to ensure the site works are carried out safely and efficiently in accordance with the prescribed contract, design, client and project requirements.

Your day to day will include:

You\xe2\x80\x99ll assist in the scope and objectives of the project and ensure construction operations are in accordance with the project requirements.

You\xe2\x80\x99ll control the project schedule to ensure timely completion and stop any work if it is deemed unsafe to continue.

You\xe2\x80\x99ll also ensure labour resources are utilised within the project where required and maintain records of daily site activities to monitor and track project progress.

Who are we looking for?

This role of Works Manager is great for you if:

You hold A HNC or NVQ Level 2 qualified individual

You have previous Civil Engineering experience and demonstrable knowledge and application of Site Construction activities.

You\xe2\x80\x99ll also have previous experience of managing site teams, subcontractors and operative staff.

We\'re all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferable skills are always welcome! So even if you don\'t tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat. We want to hear from candidates from all backgrounds and experiences, and we especially encourage those from underrepresented communities to get in touch with us.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please get in touch at to discuss and arrange these.

We\xe2\x80\x99re proud to be able to offer our fantastic employees a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Some of our favourites include:

• new and enhanced family friendly policies, including eight weeks paternity leave, 26 weeks maternity leave, pregnancy loss leave, surrogacy leave, menopause guidance and more.
• professional subscription - you will get one professional subscription funded to support your professional development.
• pension - you will be able to join the Kier Retirement Savings Plan (KRSP)
• Kier rewards - You will have access to discounted shopping including restaurants, insurance companies, and supermarkets.
• employee referral scheme - refer a friend or family member to work for Kier

And so much more! You can read the full details of all of our .

Who is Kier?

As a leading UK infrastructure services, construction and property group, our purpose is to sustainably deliver construction and infrastructure services which are vital to the UK.

Our projects are those that support the local communities we work in, helping them thrive and progress. We take pride in bringing specialist knowledge, sector leading experience and fresh thinking to all that we do.

We are collaborative, trusted and focused, and we will empower you to achieve your career goals, and listen to your thoughts, ideas and challenges.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We\xe2\x80\x99re proud of the steps we\xe2\x80\x99ve taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier\xe2\x80\x99s diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives, and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies and initiatives. You can see more about our .

Closing Date: 17 September 2023

Please note, interviews may take place before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close applications early.

Kier Group