Plant Manager

Key Responsibilities

1. Department & Operational Management

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the Plant Department.

• Lead department meetings, prepare regular operational and commercial reports, and support strategic planning.

• Drive continuous improvement across processes, systems, and supplier performance.

2. Site Logistics & Project Mobilisation

• Manage tower cranes, site accommodation, surveying instruments, telehandlers, and all associated plant for project mobilisation and demobilisation.

• Coordinate delivery, installation, commissioning, and removal of plant and temporary site facilities.

• Assess and plan project-specific plant requirements in collaboration with Site Management.

3. Plant & Equipment Management

• Manage both owned and hired plant, ensuring optimal utilisation, cost efficiency, and availability.

• Maintain strong knowledge of plant specifications, capabilities, and operating requirements.

• Oversee repair and maintenance processes, with a strong understanding of repair costs, downtime implications, and asset lifecycle.

• Prepare cost-benefit analyses for buy-versus-hire decisions, repairs versus replacement, and fleet optimisation.

• Continuously analyse current fleet and project future requirements and or disposals.

4. Supplier & Subcontractor Management

• Manage plant-related subcontractors and conduct performance reviews to ensure reliability, safety, and value for money.

• Source new suppliers and negotiate competitive rates and commercial terms.

• Maintain strong working relationships with suppliers, ensuring responsiveness and service quality.

• Assist with pricing plant and logistics requirements for tenders.

5. Fleet, Transport & Compliance

• Manage the JJR fleet of vehicles, telehandlers, generators, and ancillary equipment.

• Oversee booking and coordination of plant transport logistics.

• Administer fuel cards, toll tags, insurance valuations, and fleet compliance.

• Ensure full adherence to RSA requirements and support RSA audits.

Skills & Capabilities

• Strong operational planning and coordination skills.

• Deep knowledge of plant, equipment, and fleet management.

• Commercial awareness with proven ability to manage budgets and negotiate rates.

• Competence in preparing cost-benefit analyses and supporting tender submissions.

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and supplier relationship skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.

What JJR can offer you:

• Attractive terms of Employment & Competitive salary for the right candidate

• Excellent Benefits

• Excellent Career Progression

• Opportunities to work on challenging projects and assignments.

If you feel you have the required skills and experience and are interested in joining a highly respected company with the opportunity to progress your career, we would be interested in hearing from you.