Civils Site Manager / Senior Engineer

Invision Group; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering firm in the United Kingdom is looking for an experienced Civils Site Manager/Senior Engineer to oversee site operations for industrial projects. The ideal candidate will have a background in civil site management, experience with Section 278 works, and strong knowledge of earthworks and drainage. A full driving license and relevant qualifications in civil engineering are essential for this full-time permanent role.

Benefits

Car allowance

Pension

Professional progression

Qualifications

• Proven civils site management on large infrastructure/industrial schemes.
• Hands-on Section 278 delivery and adoption experience.
• Strong understanding of earthworks, drainage and foundations.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily site operations to programme, quality and H&S standards.
• Lead Section 278 works and LA audits/adoption.
• Track and report progress, costs and quality.

Skills

Civils site management

Utility interfaces

Earthworks

Drainage control

Reading drawings

Project management

Communication

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering

CSCS (Managers/Professionals)

SMSTS

First Aid at Work

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Civils Site Manager / Senior Engineer

Location: Ipswich, Suffolk

Salary: Competitive + car/allowance, pension & progression

Contract: Permanent, full-time

The Opportunity

We're growing our civil engineering capability and seeking an experienced Civils Site Manager to lead delivery on a major industrial/logistics park. You'll take ownership from pre-construction through handover, steering Section 278 highways, earthworks, drainage, foundations and utility infrastructure to safe, high-quality, on-programme outcomes.

What you'll be doing

• Manage daily site operations (pre-con to completion) to programme, quality and H&S standards.
• Lead Section 278 works and LA audits/adoption.
• Oversee earthworks (cut/fill, compaction & testing—CBR, plate load, density).
• Control drainage & foundations in line with design/specs.
• Coordinate utilities end-to-end (electric, water, gas, telecoms) including SU liaison and capacity for large industrial users.
• Review drawings/specs to drive value engineering and constructability.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers, plant and QA documentation (ITPs, RAMS, as-builts).
• Track and report progress, costs and quality.

What you'll bring

• Proven civils site management on large infrastructure/industrial schemes.
• Hands-on Section 278 delivery and adoption experience.
• Strong understanding of earthworks, drainage and foundations.
• Confident with utility interfaces from design through connection.
• Skilled in reading drawings, identifying VE opportunities and implementing change.
• Clear communicator and leader with strong planning and commercial awareness.
• Competent with QA systems and site documentation.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering (preferred).
• CSCS (Managers/Professionals), SMSTS, First Aid at Work.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Nice to have: Industrial/logistics civils experience, DNO/water authority interface knowledge, Temporary Works Coordinator, exposure to AutoCAD/Civil 3D.

If the position is of interest, please send a copy of your CV to the contact details provided