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