Plant Manager
Posted 5 days ago by Enable Resourcing
£70,000 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
Longcross, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Plant Manager involves overseeing the management of plant and equipment for a civils, groundworks, and RC structures contractor in Longcross, Surrey. The position requires a hands-on approach to ensure equipment is available, compliant, and efficiently allocated across projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing plant within the construction sector and will work closely with site teams to support project delivery. This role offers autonomy and ownership within a stable and growing operation.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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
Key Skills:
- 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
Salary (Rate): £70,000.00 yearly
City: Longcross
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
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. Scroll down the page to see all associated job requirements, and any responsibilities successful candidates can expect. 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
Interested? Get in touch with Andy Cook on the contact details provided