Site Manager

Site Manager – Earthworks and Drainage Project

Location: Leiston, Suffolk
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Rate: Up to £280 per day
Project Value: Approximately £5 million

We are currently recruiting an experienced Site Manager to join an established earthworks contractor based in Ipswich.

The successful candidate will oversee a £5 million drainage project near Leiston, involving a mixture of deep and shallow drainage works, earthworks and associated groundworks.

The Site Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the project, ensuring all works are completed safely, efficiently, within budget and in line with the construction programme.

Role and Responsibilities

* Take responsibility for the daily management and successful delivery of the project.

* Manage deep and shallow drainage, earthworks and associated groundworks.

* Coordinate site labour, subcontractors, plant and materials.

* Ensure works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.

* Conduct site inductions, toolbox talks, inspections and daily briefings.

* Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures, risk assessments and method statements.

* Monitor progress against the construction programme and address any potential delays.

* Liaise with clients, engineers, subcontractors and senior management.

* Maintain accurate site records, progress reports and quality documentation.

* Coordinate deliveries, site logistics and plant movements.

* Ensure excavations, temporary works and drainage installations are completed correctly and safely.

Requirements

* Proven experience working as a Site Manager on earthworks, drainage, civil engineering or groundworks projects.

* Strong experience managing deep drainage and excavation works.

* Good knowledge of shallow drainage, earthworks, site logistics and temporary works.

* Experience managing labour, subcontractors, plant and site programmes.

* Strong understanding of health and safety requirements within civil engineering environments.

* Confident reading construction drawings and working alongside engineers.

* Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.

* Valid SMSTS qualification.

* Valid CSCS card.

* First Aid certification.

* Temporary Works Coordinator or Supervisor qualification would be advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established Ipswich-based earthworks contractor, with the potential for the position to become permanent.

To apply, please submit your CV through the portal or contact Sam Marsden at Lonsite directly