Plant Manager

Location: Keyham

Building a sustainable tomorrow KierBAM are a Joint Venture (JV) partnership between Kier and Bam Nuttall. We are currently delivering the redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site located in Plymouth and we are seeking an experienced Plant Manager. Due to the site being a high-security military naval base, additional security checks will be required a BPSS level of security clearance is necessary.

These checks can take up to 8 weeks to process. Only candidates holding EU, NATO, 5 Eyes, or MISWG member passports and who have been UK residents for the last 5 years can be considered for this role. Making Possible

Key Responsibilities and Requirements for the Plant Manager should be responsible for:
Taking full ownership of all plant and equipment across the project, maintaining accurate records of what equipment is on site, where it is located, its utilisation, and its operational status. Managing the complete plant lifecycle, including decisions on whether equipment should remain on hire, be purchased, transferred, or off-hired based on operational and commercial requirements. Providing full management and control of all Doka and RMD equipment to maximise utilisation, minimise hire costs, and ensure sufficient equipment is available to support the programme.

Reviewing all suppliers hire reports on a regular basis, identifying unnecessary hire costs, arranging timely off-hires, and assessing opportunities to purchase equipment where this represents better value for the project. Managing tower lights, temporary power generators, and all associated electrical plant to ensure equipment is required, fully utilised, and hire periods are effectively controlled. Maintaining full visibility and control of all excavators, telehandlers, cranes, MEWPs, and other plant, including their locations, utilisation, availability, and the activities they are supporting.

Producing regular plant utilisation and performance reports to support operational planning and identify opportunities for cost savings and improved efficiency. Working closely with Operations, Logistics, Temporary Works, and Engineering teams to ensure plant requirements are planned in advance and available to support the construction programme. Working closely with Commercial and Procurement teams to ensure that all records are up to date and accurate for audit purposes.

Developing robust plant management procedures, ensuring accountability, improving supplier performance, and strengthening commercial control across all plant operations. Monitoring plant performance, maintenance schedules, statutory inspections, servicing, and compliance to ensure all equipment remains safe, available, and fully compliant. Identifying opportunities to standardise plant selection, reduce duplication of equipment, and improve overall productivity across the project. Supporting future project growth by developing a scalable plant management strategy capable of supporting the significant increase in resources required for the WRB Main Works and subsequent phases.

Ensuring that parent company plant procedures are followed at all times. This profile is not exhaustive. From time to time, you may be required by the Company to perform other tasks, which are not included in the above description, but are within your capabilities and, where necessary, training, and full support will be given. What do you bring to the role?

Essential A minimum of a CPCS Blue Competent Operator or CSCS Blue Skilled Worker card. Excellent IT skills and communication skills. Desirable SMSTS

Whats in it for you?

Competitive salary A wide range of family-friendly policies Company car/car allowance/travel allowance 8 % matched pension contributions Private healthcare Life assurance 26 days holiday 2 wellbeing days 1 volunteering day Personal and professional development