Site Manager – Earthworks and Drainage Project

Location: Leiston, Suffolk
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Rate: Up to £350 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.