Civils Manager

Location: Ipswich, Suffolk
Salary: £55-£60k + Package
Employment Type: Permanent

About the Company

Our client is a leading commercial construction contractor delivering large-scale industrial, logistics and commercial developments across the UK. Due to continued growth and the award of a major new scheme, they are seeking an experienced Civils Site Manager to take ownership of all civil engineering works.

This is a key role for an ambitious civils professional who wants to lead the full lifecycle of civil engineering delivery — from pre-construction through to handover.
You'll be the driving force behind Section 278 works, earthworks, drainage, foundations, and complex utility infrastructure coordination, playing a pivotal part in shaping the success of a high-profile development.

As Civils Site Manager, you will:

• Lead and manage all on-site civils activities, ensuring safe, high-quality delivery and adherence to programme.

• Oversee Section 278 highway works, liaising with local authorities and managing adoption and audit processes.

• Manage large-scale earthworks including cut/fill, compaction, and compliance/testing to specification.

• Supervise drainage and foundation works, ensuring full design accuracy and quality standards.

• Coordinate with utility providers (electricity, water, gas, telecoms) from early design stages through to installation and final connection.

• Ensure off-site and on-site utility infrastructure aligns with the main civils package.

• Review drawings/specifications to identify value engineering and design improvements.

• Work collaboratively with design consultants and stakeholders to optimise cost, time, and quality outcomes.

• Monitor progress, budgets, and QA processes; maintain accurate site records including ITPs, QA documentation, RAMS, and as-builts.

• Manage subcontractors, plant, and suppliers, maintaining strong working relationships across the project team.

• Champion health, safety, and environmental compliance at all stages.

• Proven track record as a Civils Site Manager on large industrial, commercial, or infrastructure projects.

• Strong understanding of Section 278 works and local authority adoption procedures.

• Well-rounded experience across earthworks, drainage, foundations, and civils infrastructure packages.

• Demonstrable utility coordination experience with statutory undertakers.

• Ability to review technical drawings and implement practical design or value-engineering solutions.

• Effective leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Commercially aware with a clear understanding of programme and cost impacts.

• Familiar with QA systems, site documentation, and construction processes.

• HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering (preferred).

• CSCS Managers/Professionals Card.

• SMSTS.

• First Aid at Work.

• Full UK Driving Licence.

To be considered for this role please apply with your CV, for a confidential conversation please contact Jenny Saban in our Cambridge office