Plant Manager - Civils

Enable Group; Longcross; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Long-term role at a stable contractor

Job summary

Enable Group, a well-established contractor in Longcross, is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to oversee plant operations. The role requires direct involvement in day-to-day operations, including managing plant availability and maintenance.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in civils or groundworks, strong logistical knowledge, and a hands-on work style. The position offers a competitive salary of £50k–£70k, depending on experience, along with a company vehicle.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing plant within civils or groundworks.
• Strong practical knowledge of construction logistics.
• Formal qualifications preferred but practical experience is key.

Responsibilities

• Manage in-house plant and hired equipment.
• Arrange servicing, inspections, and repairs.
• Liaise with site teams for real-time plant needs.
• Control plant costs and downtime.
• Support safe work systems for project delivery.

Skills

Experience managing plant

Knowledge of construction plant and logistics

Hands-on approach

Proactive in detail-oriented tasks

Job description

A well-established civils, groundworks and RC structures contractor, operating across London and the South East, is seeking to appoint an experienced Plant Manager to support a busy and growing operation.

This position is based out of Longcross, Surrey and will play a key role in supporting live projects and site teams across the region.

The Role

This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role – suited to someone who enjoys being on the ground and directly involved in day-to-day operations, rather than purely overseeing from a distance. You’ll take ownership of the business’s plant and equipment, ensuring it is:

• Available, compliant and properly maintained
• Correctly allocated across live civils and groundworks projects
• Cost-effective, efficient and fit for purpose

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing in-house plant and hired equipment
• Arranging servicing, inspections, certification and repairs
• Liaising closely with site teams to understand real-time plant requirements
• Controlling plant costs, utilisation and downtime
• Supporting safe systems of work and smooth project delivery

This is very much a “doer” role, not a desk-based management position.

About You

The ideal candidate will come from a small to medium-sized civils or groundworks contractor, where being proactive and involved in the detail is essential.

You are likely to have:

• Proven experience managing plant within civils, groundworks, RC frames or enabling works
• Strong practical knowledge of construction plant and logistics
• A solutions-led, hands-on approach
• Confidence working closely with site management and senior leaders

Formal qualifications are welcome, but practical experience and attitude are key.

What’s on Offer

• Long-term role within a stable, well-regarded contractor
• Real autonomy and ownership of the plant function
• Salary of £50k–£70k, dependent on experience
• Company vehicle included