Plant Manager – Construction Plant Operations

About the role

The Plant Manager will be responsible for safe, efficient and cost‑effective management of plant and equipment on construction projects in Mozambique. The role combines HSE leadership, equipment allocation, maintenance oversight and close coordination with project, procurement and logistics teams to meet project requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Enforce strict adherence to HSE standards, company procedures and Life‑Saving Rules, conducting regular safety inspections and audits.
• Manage allocation, mobilisation and demobilisation of plant and equipment across projects, ensuring optimal utilisation and availability.
• Maintain an accurate plant inventory, track utilisation rates and implement optimisation initiatives.
• Implement preventive and corrective maintenance programmes, coordinate technical teams and ensure availability of spare parts.
• Lead workshop teams and technicians, set clear objectives, develop competencies and maintain adequate staffing levels.
• Coordinate plant requirements with project teams, support forecasting, mobilisation schedules and align with procurement and logistics.
• Monitor plant‑related costs (rental, maintenance, fuel, logistics, depreciation) and drive cost‑optimisation strategies.

Required profile

• Proven experience in managing plant and equipment operations within construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of HSE standards and ability to promote a “Safety First” culture.
• Demonstrated capability to lead workshop teams and coordinate with internal departments and external suppliers.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting and resource planning for plant assets.

Required skills