Site Manager

Lonsite Limited; Leiston; On-site; GBP 38,745 - 64,575; Full time

Job summary

Lonsite Limited in Leiston, Suffolk is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee a £5 million drainage project near Leiston, involving deep and shallow drainage works, earthworks and related groundworks. The role focuses on day‑to‑day delivery, safety, budget adherence and programme milestones.

You will manage site labour, subcontractors, plant and materials, conduct inductions and toolbox talks, ensure compliance with health and safety procedures, and maintain records.

Qualifications

• Proven site management experience on earthworks, drainage, civil or groundworks projects.
• Strong ability to manage deep drainage and excavation works.
• Good knowledge of shallow drainage, earthworks, site logistics and temporary works.
• Experience coordinating labour, subcontractors, plant and site programmes; strong safety focus.

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 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.

Skills

Site management

Reading drawings

Leadership

Communication

Health and safety

Tools

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid

Temporary Works Coordinator

Job description

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.