Site Manager

SEDR Recruitment; Bradley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist contractor in the remediation sector is seeking an experienced Site Manager to manage large-scale earthworks and remediation projects across the North West. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader with a strong focus on site safety, operational coordination, and environmental compliance. Responsibilities include managing daily activities, ensuring adherence to safety standards, and overseeing technical delivery. This permanent, full-time role offers a salary of up to £65,000 along with a company car or allowance.

Benefits

Company car or allowance

Strong progression prospects

Qualifications

• Proven background managing bulk earthworks and remediation projects.
• Strong understanding of earthworks methodologies and plant operations.
• Deep knowledge of CDM and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily site activities across bulk earthworks and remediation.
• Drive safety culture and ensure compliance with environmental standards.
• Oversee cut/fill operations and material segregation.

Skills

Bulk earthworks management

Remediation project experience

Strong communication skills

Safety compliance knowledge

Team coordination

Education

SMSTS, CSCS (Manager), First Aid at Work

Tools

Digital site management tools

GPS-controlled plant

Job description

Site Manager (Bulk Earthworks & Remediation)

Location : Sites Across the North West

Reports To : Project Manager / Contracts Manager

Sector : Remediation, Earthworks, Enabling Works

Employment Type : Permanent / Full-Time

Salary : £65,000 + Company Car / Allowance + Benefits

Overview

A specialist contractor operating within the remediation and bulk earthworks sector is seeking an experienced Site Manager to manage large-scale earthworks, remediation, and enabling works schemes across the North West.

The role requires a strong hands‑on leader capable of maintaining site safety, coordinating operational teams, and ensuring that all works are delivered to programme, specification, and environmental compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Site Leadership & Coordination

• Manage daily site activities across bulk earthworks, remediation, enabling works, and excavation packages.
• Lead plant operators, subcontractors, and direct labour to deliver works efficiently and safely.
• Conduct daily briefings, toolbox talks, and ensure clear communication of RAMS.
• Support the Project Manager with planning, sequencing, and short‑term programme updates.

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Drive a strong safety culture on site, ensuring adherence to CDM and internal HSQE standards.
• Manage environmental controls including water management, stockpile organisation, dust suppression, and contamination protocols.
• Oversee incident investigations, reporting, and corrective actions.

Technical Delivery

• Oversee cut / fill operations, compaction, material segregation, GPS‑controlled plant, and volumetric checks.
• Manage remediation activities including contaminated soil excavation, validation, hotspot removal, bioremediation, S / S treatment, and associated controls.
• Ensure all testing (MCERTS, compaction, geotechnical, in‑situ density) is carried out to schedule and specification.
• Monitor plant utilisation, cycle times, and productivity targets.

Quality Assurance & Documentation

• Ensure compliance with method statements, specifications, and ITPs.
• Maintain accurate site records including daily diaries, plant logs, testing records, and photo documentation.
• Work alongside Engineers to confirm GPS models, surveys, and as-built information.

Stakeholder & Client Interface

• Represent the contractor professionally at progress meetings, site inspections, and audits.
• Communicate programme updates, risks, change items, and performance metrics.
• Assist with commercial processes such as early warnings, variation tracking, and site records.

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

• Proven background managing bulk earthworks and remediation projects as a Site Manager or Senior Supervisor.
• Strong understanding of earthworks methodologies, plant operations, cut / fill processes, and materials classification.
• Experience with remediation technologies such as excavation, validation, treatment processes, and contamination control.
• Deep knowledge of CDM, environmental compliance, and safe systems of work.
• Ability to read drawings, coordinate subcontractors, and collaborate with engineering and commercial teams.
• Proficient with digital site management tools and record‑keeping systems.
• Understanding of CL: AIRE, waste classification / WM3, chem testing, and environmental permitting.

Preferred

• SMSTS, CSCS (Manager), First Aid at Work.
• Experience on major brownfield regeneration or remediation schemes.
• Familiarity with GPS‑controlled plant (Topcon / Trimble).

Personal Attributes

• Hands‑on leader with strong communication and motivational skills.
• Proactive, practical problem‑solver with strong organisational abilities.
• Committed to delivering high standards of safety, quality, and environmental performance.
• Able to operate under pressure and manage multiple work fronts simultaneously.

Package

• Salary: Up to £65,000
• Company car or allowance
• Strong progression prospects within a growing specialist contractor