Site Manager

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