External Works Manager

Birmingham, West Midlands
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External Works Manager
Temporary
£250 p/day
Sutton Coldfield
Immediate start

Zeal Recruitment are recruiting for a highly motivated and experienced External Works Manager to join a live construction site in Sutton Coldfield

The role is responsible for the day-to-day management and coordination of superstructure and external works across multiple blocks, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and to the required quality standards.

Block A – Superstructure

• Manage and oversee all superstructure works on Block A.
• Attend and contribute to weekly subcontractor coordination meetings.
• Ensure planned works are progressing in line with the Lean Planner.
• Proactively follow up and chase subcontractors where works are not being delivered as planned.
• Carry out quality inspections and complete superstructure sign-offs upon completion of works.
• Raise observations and record issues identified during works using Procore.
• Manage snagging of the superstructure through Procore.
• Liaise closely with the logistics manager to coordinate MEWP operations alongside groundworks activities.

Block B – Superstructure

• Manage and oversee superstructure works on Block B.
• Carry out snagging of elevations and record issues on Procore.
• Coordinate outstanding works and actively chase subcontractors to achieve completion.
• Complete quality inspections and sign-offs following the completion of superstructure works.
• External Works
• Work alongside the logistics manager to plan and manage external works.
• Monitor progress of external works to ensure alignment with programme requirements.
• Carry out snagging inspections and record issues on Procore.
• Raise observations for any quality or workmanship issues identified.
• Complete quality sign-offs once external works are finished to the required standard

As the External Works Manager you will need:

• SMSTS, FIRST AID, CSCS card
• Proven experience of externals and logistics
• Experience using digital management systems, preference being Procure
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, building regulations and H&S
• Excellent leadership skills
• Strong problem solving skills
• High organisation skills

Please speak to Jess and send your CV to (url removed) or call the office on (phone number removed)
discuss your application with a view to getting you started (subject to experience and telephone interview)

Zeal Recruitment are acting as an Employment Agency of behalf of the client, we offer both temporary and permanent placements to clients within the Construction industry to include, M&E, Building Services, Construction of onsite and offsite, Trades & Labour and office support.

Skills Required

Site Management, Externals and Logistics

Qualifications Required

• SMSTS, FIRST AID, CSCS card
• Proven experience of externals and logistics
• Experience using digital management systems, preference being Procure
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, building regulations and H&S
• Excellent leadership skills
• Strong problem solving skills
• High organisation skills

Keywords
site manager, external works manager, logistics manager, SMSTS, Construction site manager

Job Info
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Job Title:
External Works Manager
Company:
CV-Library
Location:
Birmingham, West Midlands
Salary:
£250 Per hour
Posted:
Feb 6th 2026
Closes:
Mar 9th 2026
Sector:
Construction
Contract:
Contract
Hours:
Full Time
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