Location: Taunton / Somerset and Surrounding Areas Project Type: Minor Civils works - Culverts, drainage, groundworks Role: Works Delivery Manager Sector: Civil Engineering Start: ASAP Employment: Freelance or Permanent

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Works delivery manager to oversee a number of civils projects with Somerset council. The role will involve culvert refurbs and replacements, groundworks, drainage etc.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience delivering non-infrastructure and/or infrastructure water projects, excellent client‑facing skills, and the ability to manage multi‑disciplinary teams across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

* Lead the delivery of culvert construction/upgrade projects across two sites

* Manage project programmes, risks, resources, and cost control

* Oversee all on-site activities including civils and temporary works

* Ensure compliance with council processes, standards and permitting

* Liaise closely with internal teams, designers, subcontractors, and client representatives

* Drive health, safety, environmental and quality performance across both schemes

* Produce progress reports, manage change, and support commercial teams with NEC contract activities

* Coordinate daily operations across both locations, ensuring works remain aligned to programme

* Lead planning meetings, audits, safety briefings, and stakeholder com...