Site Manager - Earthworks & Drainage (Temp to Perm)

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

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.