Area Billable Works Manager

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We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Area Billable Works Manager (Area Billable Works) in Catterick, North Yorkshire

HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday - 40 Hours per Week

Join our vibrant, inclusive community in Complex Facilities to lead and manage the safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of multiple refurbishment workstreams across a defined geographical area within the MOD accommodation estate.

The Area Billable Works Manager acts as the Principal Contractor's senior operational lead on the ground, ensuring that all works are delivered in accordance with approved RAMS, programme requirements, statutory obligations, and client expectations.

The role integrates safety leadership, programme delivery, contractor management, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring consistent performance across a portfolio of works including but not limited to:

• Roofing programmes
• External Wall Insulation (EWI)
• Kitchen and bathroom upgrades
• Full property refurbishments

Key Accountabilities

• Safe delivery of all works within the area
• Programme adherence across multiple sites
• Quality of completed works
• Performance of BWMs and Site Managers
• Supply chain performance and compliance
• Client satisfaction

What you will do

• Lead zero-harm culture across all sites within the area.
• Ensure all works are delivered strictly in accordance with approved RAMS, permits, and safe systems of work.
• Review, challenge, and approve contractor RAMS.
• Undertake regular site works quality inspections, audits, and safety tours.
• Ensure compliance with: CDM Regulations (Principal Contractor duties), Building Safety requirements, Temporary Works procedures.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Own delivery of multiple concurrent programmes across the area.
• Ensure works are delivered: Safely, On time, To specification & agreed scope, To required quality standards.
• Manage programme risks including: Weather impacts (critical for roofs/EWI), All ecology impacts, Occupied property constraints, Supply chain disruptions.
• Drive short-term planning (lookahead programmes) through BWMs and Site Managers.
• Lead, mentor, and performance-manage BWMs and Site Managers.
• Ensure consistent standards of: Site supervision, Record keeping, Contractor control.
• Manage Tier 1 subcontractors and trade contractors across the area.
• Ensure contractors: Adhere to programme commitments, Maintain safety and quality standards, Provide competent supervision and labour.
• Monitor performance using KPIs: Safety, Quality, Programme.
• Escalate and resolve underperformance swiftly.
• Ensure all works meet: Specification requirements, MOD standards, Relevant British Standards.
• Implement inspection regimes.
• Oversee quality of key work types: Roofing installations (weathertightness, detailing), EWI systems (fixings, insulation integrity, finishes), Kitchen/bathroom installations (services, finishes), Full refurbishments (end-to-end compliance).
• Ensure defects are identified, tracked, and closed out.
• Coordinate logistics and site setup across multiple locations.
• Ensure effective: Traffic management is in place, Access arrangements, Waste management.
• Provide regular reports to the Planning Manager & Principal Construction Manager on: Programme status, Risks and issues, Safety performance, Contractor performance.

What you will bring

• Strong safety leadership mindset
• Decisive and accountable
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• High attention to detail
• Collaborative but firm with supply chain
• Strong knowledge of refurbishment programmes (housing preferred)
• Deep understanding of: RAMS, Building Safety Act PD & PC responsibilities, CDM Regulations, Temporary Works
• Experience managing: Roofing and EWI programmes, Internal refurbishment works
• Leadership of dispersed teams
• Strong contractor management capability

Our benefits

• Remuneration - Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions plus Car and Bonus
• Career Growth - Shine in your career with advancement opportunities
• Training Opportunities - Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs tailored to your personal growth.
• Holidays - Enjoy at least 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further days.
• Pension - Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey
• Flexible benefits - Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
• Exclusive Discounts - Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
• Give Back to community - Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities
• Family friendly policies - for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant
• Membership of our Affinity Networks - who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey

This role will require the successful candidate to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks, with the potential for further security clearance depending on project requirements. Due to the nature of the work and regular on-site presence, candidates must be eligible for and able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of clearance.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.

Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion

At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.

As a disability confident leader, we're proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.

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We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible