Deputy Plant Manager

Posted 22 October 2025
Salary £70000 - £80000 per annum
LocationSuffolk
Job type Permanent
Sectors Infrastructure
ReferenceBH-39535

Job description

Want to be part of one of the largest ground engineering projects in the UK – if not Europe? Keen to travel the world for work, with opportunities in destinations such as Hong Kong, the Middle East, and Australia?


We're recruiting a Deputy Plant Manager on behalf of a leading global ground engineering contractor. You will initially be supporting with the delivery of a significant package of diaphragm wall construction meaning you will be working with highly specialised equipment that relates to diaphragm wall and cutter soil mixing scope. 


The role is both technical (requiring knowledge and experience in managing special foundations equipment) and administrative (you'll oversee the record of interventions and data extraction, in line with project systems). Plus, you'll ensure efficient use of project resources and effective coordination.


What will you be doing? 
  • Supervise the correct execution of the Plant and Equipment procedures with a focus on Diaphragm Wall and Cutter Soil Mixing activities.
  • Participate in daily team meetings and communicate any plant related issues to minimise the impact of interventions on production
  • Oversee the preparation of site based workshop setup: procurement of tools and consumables etc
  • Plan the daily and weekly checks of the equipment and record interventions
  • Source required parts and consumables, allocate resource, and supervise the servicing checks of the equipment as part of the preventive maintenance plan
  • Coordinate the corrective maintenance operations within the budget, and record both preventive and corrective maintenance details
  • Explore alternatives during breakdowns. Record the downtime and its causes to prepare weekly efficiency reports
  • Supervise the demobilisation of equipment and prepare decommissioning reports

What do you need? 
  • At least 5 years relevant experience in major equipment maintenance on diaphragm wall and/or cutter soil mixing construction
  • Be fully conversant with Microsoft Office suite

What's on offer?
  • A salary of between 70,000 - 80,000, could be negotiable for the right person (so if you're looking for a bit more, then please still apply)
  • A car allowance of around 6,000
  • 26 days holiday, which increases with service 
  • Employer Pension contribution of up to 8% 
  • Private medical cover
  • Performance related bonus
  • A monthly lodging allowance should you require it 

Piqued your interest? Then please feel free to apply in confidence via email or give Rob a call on 0203 998 7671


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