Expanded
Construction Manager - Earthworks
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Construction Manager - Earthworks
Earthworks Construction Manager – Expanded
About the Role
Expanded are seeking an experienced Earthworks Construction Manager to support our growing portfolio of major infrastructure projects across the UK. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven, technically capable professional to lead the safe and successful delivery of large-scale earthworks operations, working with industry-leading technology, plant, and project teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of earthworks activities, ensuring compliance with the highest Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality (HSEQ) standards.
- Manage the interface between people, plant, and equipment to deliver safe, efficient, and productive site operations.
- Provide strong leadership and direction to site teams, fostering a high-performance culture focused on:
- Safety
- Quality
- Collaboration
- Continuous improvement
- Utilise latest earthworks technologies, including:
- GPS machine control
- Telematics
- Digital construction platforms
- Production monitoring tools to maximise efficiency and accuracy.
- Develop innovative, practical, and cost-effective solutions to technical and operational challenges.
- Apply extensive expertise in bulk earthworks, including:
- Cut and fill operations
- Earthworks balancing
- Haul route optimisation
- Stabilisation techniques
- Productivity management
- Select and optimise earthmoving plant fleets, balancing production maximisation against operational costs. -Drive project delivery against programme requirements, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
- Monitor and improve commercial performance through:
- Resource planning
- Productivity analysis
- Cost control
- Value engineering initiatives
- Build and maintain strong relationships with:
- Clients
- Consultants
- Engineers
- Suppliers
- Key stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with:
- Contract requirements
- Project specifications
- Quality standards
- Mentor and develop site management teams, engineers, supervisors, and operators, fostering professional growth.
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Qualifications & Experience
- Degree, HNC, or equivalent qualification in:
- Civil Engineering
- Construction Management
- Engineering Management
- Infrastructure Engineering
- (or related discipline)
- Minimum 10 years’ relevant industry experience, with significant leadership or management experience.
- Proven track record of successfully delivering large infrastructure or earthworks projects on:
- Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) standards
- Within programme
- Within budget
- Strong understanding of:
- Modern earthworks technologies
- GPS machine control systems
- Digital construction tools
- Excellent:
- Leadership skills
- Communication ability
- Commercial awareness
- Stakeholder management expertise
- Full UK driving licence with willingness to travel across the country as required.
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Why Join Expanded?
- Play a key role in delivering the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects.
- Collaborate with experienced professionals in a forward-thinking environment.
- Work in a culture that values innovation, safety, and excellence.
About Us
Expanded is part of Laing O'Rourke, an international engineering and construction company delivering cutting-edge infrastructure projects in the UK, Middle East, and Australia.
Our core values: ✔ Certainty – Delivering predictability for clients ✔ Reliability – Consistent performance ✔ Quality – Excellence in execution
For over 150 years, we’ve harnessed energy, passion, and teamwork to deliver certainty. Our approach combines deep experience with collaborative innovation.
Accessible Recruitment Policy
As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we’re committed to supporting candidates with long-term health conditions or disabilities through our Offer an Interview scheme. If you meet the essential criteria, we encourage you to apply, and we’ll discuss required adjustments and workplace support.
For assistance with applying, or to request alternative formats (e.g. printed materials, screen reader-friendly PDFs), please contact: resourcingteam@laingorourke.com
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