Plant Manager

The Company
Our client is an established groundworks and civil engineering contractor delivering residential infrastructure and groundworks packages for leading housebuilders across Surrey, Kent and the Southeast.
With over 50 years of experience, the company has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects and maintaining long-term relationships with major housebuilders.
Working on residential infrastructure, roads, drainage and groundworks schemes, the business continues to grow and expand its project portfolio.
With a strong pipeline of secured work, the business is now looking to appoint a Plant Manager to oversee the management, coordination and maintenance of plant and equipment across multiple sites.
The Role
You will be responsible for managing the company’s fleet of plant and equipment, ensuring it is maintained, available and operating efficiently across construction projects.
Responsibilities will include:
• Managing the allocation and movement of plant and equipment across sites
• Coordinating plant requirements with site teams and project managers
• Ensuring plant maintenance, servicing and inspections are completed
• Managing plant records, certifications and compliance documentation
• Liaising with plant hire companies and suppliers
• Monitoring plant usage and ensuring cost-effective deployment
• Supporting site teams with plant logistics and operational planning
The Plant Manager will play a key role in ensuring projects are supported with the right equipment while maintaining high standards of safety, compliance and operational efficiency.
About You
The company would welcome applications from:
• An experienced Plant Manager within construction or groundworks
• A Plant Coordinator or Plant Supervisor looking to step into a Plant Manager role
• Candidates with strong knowledge of plant and equipment used in groundworks or civil engineering
• Individuals with strong organisational and communication skills
Requirements
• Experience working as a Plant Manager or plant coordinator within construction
• Knowledge of plant and equipment used within groundworks or civil engineering projects
• Experience managing plant allocation across multiple sites
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Understanding of plant maintenance, servicing and compliance requirements
• Good communication skills and ability to coordinate with site teams
Salary & Package
• £50,000 - £70,000 depending on experience
• Stable and growing contractor
• Long-term pipeline of work
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to develop within the business
Please apply with your CV for further information.
Keywords:
Plant Coordinator | Plant Supervisor | Construction Plant Manager | Groundworks | Civil Engineering | Construction Plant | Surrey | South East