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Randstad CPE; Bicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks an experienced Earthworks Manager in Bicester, UK, to oversee daily operations of the Earthworks team. Responsibilities include managing staff, synchronizing operations with site disciplines, and ensuring compliance with technical and quality standards. Strong leadership skills are essential, and a focus on client communication and expectation management is required. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing earthworks teams and coordinating site operations.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Proven ability to communicate technical procedures and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Earthworks team and coordinate daily operations.
• Mentor Sub-Agents and junior engineering staff.
• Ensure compliance with temporary and permanent works designs.

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Manage the Earthworks team, working closely with the Works Manager and Senior General Foremen (GFs) to allocate resources and oversee daily operations.
• Act as the primary interface for the planning team to coordinate and schedule all earthworks milestones.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to Sub-Agents and junior engineering staff.

Operational Coordination

• Synchronise earthworks with other critical site disciplines, including Drainage, Fencing teams to prevent clashes and delays.
• Develop detailed Methodology and Sequence Diagrams to visualize and communicate the construction process.
• Manage client expectations through regular reporting and professional engagement.

Technical Compliance & Quality Assurance (QA)

• Produce and communicate Work Package Plans (WPP) and RAMS, incorporating feedback from subcontractors.
• Manage the Temporary Works (TW) process producing Design Briefs, arranging site inspections, and issuing Permits to Load.
• Oversee the Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) process and ensure all site activities comply with permanent and temporary works designs.
• Raise Technical Queries (TQs) and handle the identification and close‑out of Non‑Conformance Reports (NCRs).

Commercial & Logistics

• Review material reconciliations and manage material requests.
• Ensure the timely submission of Plant and materials.
• Compile comprehensive QA Handover Packs and ensure as‑built information is recorded and submitted progressively to the client.

If you are interested please apply using your latest CV or call 0121 212 7790 and ask for Elliott.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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