Earthworks Manager Job at M O'Brien Group (Norwich)

General Foreman

This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the UK’s fastest growing contr...

Location

United Kingdom , Norwich

Salary:

Not provided

Knights Brown

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience in small earthworks packages
Management of labour, plant and materials
Managing of site health and safety
IT literate
Available to travel within the Anglia region

Job Responsibility

Ensure projects are delivered
Enhance relationships with clients/customers
Support project teams
Achieve priorities to meet business objectives

Fulltime

Site Manager

We are recruiting an experienced Site Manager to lead a significant enabling wor...

Location

United Kingdom , Sheffield

Salary:

50000.00 GBP / Year

McCarthy Recruitment

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience delivering earthworks, cut-and-fill, bulk excavation and platform build-ups on live civils or construction sites
Strong technical understanding of ground improvement and stabilisation, compaction control and testing, and capping layer specifications
Demonstrable leadership of subcontractors, plant and logistics, with a track record of driving programme and productivity
A safety-first mindset with excellent H&S, RAMS, quality assurance and compliance discipline
SMSTS, CSCS (Gold or Black preferred) and First Aid

Job Responsibility

Plan and manage daily earthworks activities including muck-shift, cut-and-fill, level control and platform construction
Coordinate plant, haul routes, materials and site logistics to maximise productivity
Assure quality against design and specification, including ITPs, compaction testing, formation sign-off and as-built records
Lead RAMS briefings, toolbox talks, site inspections and audits, ensuring full CDM and environmental compliance
Manage subcontractors, short-interval programmes, progress reporting and production tracking
Interface with groundworks, foundations and utilities teams, overseeing drainage tie-ins where they intersect with the earthworks scope

What we offer

Company vehicle

Fulltime

Sub Agent

At Blackwell Earthmoving Limited, part of the Hargreaves Services Plc, we delive...

Location

United Kingdom , Aylesbury

Salary:

Not provided

Hargreaves Services PLC

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience in civil engineering or construction management, ideally on large-scale infrastructure projects involving earthworks
Proven leadership skills, with the ability to manage and develop engineering teams
Understanding of health, safety, and quality standards, ensuring compliance across all site activities
Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities, capable of delivering in a fast-paced environment
Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams
Relevant qualifications, such as a Civil Engineering degree, and ideally working towards ICE professional accreditation

Job Responsibility

Lead and mentor the engineering team, providing clear direction, technical guidance, and support to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery across all activities
Develop and manage detailed mass-haul and seasonal work plans, ensuring accurate forecasting, resource allocation, and alignment with programme milestones
Oversee constructability reviews, sequencing strategies, and temporary works planning, identifying risks and implementing effective mitigation measures to maintain progress and safety

What we offer

Bonus
Car Allowance
Lodging
Life Insurance + Private Medical

Fulltime

Civil Works Design Coordinator

The role of the Civil Works Design Coordinator is to ensure (design wise): Most ...

Location

United States , Chicago

Salary:

115000.00 - 130000.00 USD / Year

Assessfirst

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution
5-10 years’ engineering design experience within Design-Build Projects
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Minimum 5 years in design and/or design management of civil works and associated technical trades
Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others is essential
Broad generalized knowledge of personnel safety, process safety, and environmental principles / regulations
Project management and administrative skills necessary to plan, organize, coordinate, and control the development and execution of many projects – including cost and schedule control
Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast paced manufacturing environment
Knowledge of a structured project management or project development and execution process a plus
Excellent technical and problem solving skills to identify alternatives to challenges presented and select the most appropriate solution with minimal guidance or precedence

Job Responsibility

Plans, develops and organizes the design efforts focus on civil works. Provide administrative and technical support and direction of Design
To act as a technical reference for the construction team, coordinating with all the parties
Serve as the referent in technical aspect of civil works Design, procurement and future construction
As Civil Works Design Coordinator, manages the civil works Designer (earthworks, drainage, Management of Traffic, roads, pavement, utilities deviation) and assumes interfaces with other disciplines: system, track, structure, stations
Key actor of the Design approval process, including steps of Design review, constructability review, means and methods interface and incorporation, Client review, 3rd parties review, permitting process
To review and approve drawings developed by subcontractors and other Designers during different phases of the Project
To manage requests for information from designers
To review and approve subcontractor’s requests
To develop key performance indicators
Promotes and implements Safety in Design, Environment in Design

Fulltime

Section Engineer

We are recruiting for an experienced Section Engineer / Sub Agent to support the...

Location

United Kingdom , Orkney Islands

Salary:

Not provided

Ganymede

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience as a Section Engineer or Sub Agent within civil engineering
Strong background delivering earthworks and utilities packages
Experience managing engineers and leading site teams
Ability to operate independently and take ownership of project sections
Previous experience on major infrastructure or heavy civils projects
Relevant qualifications and certifications including CSCS, SMSTS, and First Aid

Job Responsibility

Take ownership of delivery for earthworks, drainage, and utilities packages
Manage and mentor a team of 3–4 engineers
Ensure works are delivered in line with programme, budget, and quality standards
Coordinate subcontractors and direct labour on site
Maintain high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance
Work closely with the Site Agent and wider project team to drive performance
Support planning and commercial teams with progress reporting and updates
Ensure accurate setting out, quality control, and documentation across works
Contribute to problem-solving and technical decision-making on site

What we offer

Accommodation, flights, and 3 meals per day provided by the client

Fulltime

Section Engineer

Randstad are recruiting for a number of Freelance section engineer roles to work...

Location

United Kingdom , Brackley

Salary:

Not provided

Randstad

Expiration Date

June 27, 2026

Requirements

Significant amount of experience on Earthworks, Structures and /or Highways
Sub contractor management
CSCS
BEng civil engineering

Job Responsibility

Engineers and subcontractor management and / or Self delivery
Planning, forecasting and delivering work
Liaising with clients and stakeholders
Developing programmes, Risk assessments, Quality assurance
Managing design, NCRs, RFI's, H&S etc.

Fulltime

Senior Estimator

Aplin has partnered with a reputable company to recruit a Senior Estimator speci...

Location

Canada , Calgary

Salary:

Not provided

Aplin

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office with the ability to develop templates, track changes, create spreadsheets, and use formulas
10+ years related to underground utility infrastructure experience
P.Eng or CET is preferred
Experience reading and understanding blueprints, specifications, schedules, and costing reports is required
A thorough understanding of the construction process, environmental regulations, and safety practices is required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Previous experience using B2W software is an asset
Previous leadership or manager experience is an asset
Proven experience in construction estimating, preferably in commercial or industrial projects
Strong knowledge of construction materials, methods, and techniques

Job Responsibility

Estimate civil earthworks and underground projects
Evaluate multiple sub-trade executions, strategies, and estimates
Be accountable for sub-trade strategies and estimates
Accountable for the entire proposal package submission
Accountability for the overall construction plan, including schedule, concept, budget, procurement, and risk assessment
Prepares and maintains the status of plans
Prepares subcontractor bid packages
Transmits addenda and other bid information to subcontractors
Produce bid package for Project Manager and Superintendent including labor and equipment budgets, material suppliers, subcontractors, tender specifications, and contracts
Accountability for updating the database and costing system with project data to ensure cost is current

What we offer

Competitive Salary and Benefits
Paid Christmas shutdown
RSSP program with employer match
Pension plan
Company phone, cellphone plan, and tools provided
Performance-based bonus structure

Fulltime

Senior NEC Project Manager

I am recruiting for a Senior NEC Project Manager to support the delivery of a ma...

Location

United Kingdom , Portsmouth

Salary:

Not provided

Ganymede

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
Significant experience delivering major civil engineering or water infrastructure projects
Strong background in reservoir works, major earthworks, or large-scale infrastructure packages
Proven NEC contract management experience, ideally Option C target cost
Strong understanding of NEC Clause 32, compensation events, and change management processes
Commercially astute, with experience managing large budgets and risk profiles
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Job Responsibility

Lead the delivery of the Season 2 main earthworks and engineering package for the reservoir works
Manage a £400m construction package, ensuring delivery to programme, cost, and quality
Oversee and administer NEC contracts, with specific responsibility for Clause 32 early warnings and compensation events
Review, administer, and manage change control and target cost mechanisms
Oversee design development and MEICA interfaces for the treatment plant and pumping station
Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with contractual, commercial, and safety obligations
Produce monthly progress reports, forecasts, and governance approval documentation
Work closely with internal teams, consultants, and contractors to resolve delivery and commercial challenges
Ensure all works align with the Client’s Health & Safety Management Plan and regulatory requirements

Fulltime

Earthworks Manager

M O'Brien Group

Location:
United Kingdom , Norwich

Category:
Construction

Contract Type:
Not provided

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Job Posted:
February 21, 2026

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