Site Manager

Edge Careers; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the brownfield sector is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee projects across the Midlands. The role involves managing site delivery, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and leading teams for successful project outcomes. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in site management and be capable of handling complex remediation tasks.

Benefits

Competitive Salary depending on skills and experience

Employee Profit share bonus scheme

Company pension scheme

Regular training and development plans

Employee Healthcare Scheme

Opportunities for volunteering and community action

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in remediation, groundworks, or civil engineering.
• Strong understanding of contaminated land and materials management.
• Knowledge of NEC, JCT or ICC contracts is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day site management of remediation and enabling works.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Manage subcontractors and ensure quality assurance.

Skills

Site Management

HSEQ Management

Cost Control

Communication

Organisational Skills

Education

SMSTS certification

First Aid certification

CSCS card (black/gold)

Job description

Site Manager

We are in partnership with an established client, boasting an enviable reputation of integrity and excellence in the brownfield sector. They specialise in detailed innovative design led remediation strategies, enabling works and onsite waste management. Our client prides itself on providing cultural harmony, employee development and a safe and friendly place to enjoy work.

Due to further contract award success, they are now seeking an experienced Site Manager to cover Midlands projects, predominantly.

The Role – Site Manager

Our client works with a wide range of public and private sector clients across the UK, delivering complex remediation, earthworks, and enabling works schemes.

As Site Manager, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of projects, leading site teams and managing subcontractors on technically challenging brownfield & enabling works schemes. You’ll be the key on-the-ground lead, ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and environmental compliance - and taking pride in delivering successful outcomes for our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

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Lead the day-to-day site management of remediation, enabling, and associated works.

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Plan and manage projects from pre-start through to completion, ensuring programme, cost, and quality targets are achieved.

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Manage subcontractors and suppliers on site, including coordination, supervision, and quality assurance.

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Ensure full compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.

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Liaise with internal teams and clients to report on progress, resolve issues, and maintain strong working relationships.

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Support the production of site documentation including RAMS, site diaries, progress reports, permits and compliance paperwork.

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Collaborate with the Technical and Commercial teams to ensure smooth delivery.

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Input into tendering, method statements, and resourcing plans where required.

Skills and Experience

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5+ years’ experience in a remediation, groundworks, or civil engineering site management role.

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Strong understanding of contaminated land, materials management, and enabling works.

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Confident managing HSEQ requirements, subcontractors, and delivery teams.

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Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to lead by example.

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Competent in cost control, site reporting, and programme management.

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Comfortable working with project teams to review technical reports, drawings, and specifications.

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Knowledge of NEC, JCT or ICC contracts is desirable.

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SMSTS, First Aid, and CSCS card (black/gold) preferred.

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Full UK driving licence required.

Salary and Benefits:

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Competitive Salary depending on skills and experience

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Employee Profit share bonus scheme

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Company pension scheme

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Regular training, development plan and supported CPD

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Employee Healthcare Scheme,

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Supported opportunities for volunteering and community action.

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Opportunity to work with passionate people and support sustainable land reuse in the UK.

All applicants MUST be able to supply two contactable referees to verify previous experience

Job Info

Job Title:

Site Manager

Company:

Location:

Birmingham, West Midlands

Posted:

Closes:

Jul 25th 2025

Sector:

Construction

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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