Site Manager

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental contractor in the UK is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee the safe delivery of remediation and enabling projects. This role requires a proactive professional with a strong background in contaminated land or civil engineering. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience and possess strong leadership and communication skills. The company offers a competitive salary, a bonus scheme, and a collaborative working environment with opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Employee profit share bonus scheme

Company pension and healthcare

Ongoing training, CPD support, and development planning

Flexible working model

Collaborative and inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in site management within remediation or civil engineering.
• Proven ability to manage technically challenging projects.
• Strong understanding of contaminated land and waste classification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of remediation and enabling projects.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Manage subcontractors and site teams to meet project targets.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational

Communication

Programme Management

Cost Control

Education

SMSTS Certification

First Aid Certification

CSCS (black/gold card preferred)

Job description

Bennett & Game Recruitment are working in partnership with a well-established, employee-owned environmental contractor renowned for their technical expertise and innovative approach to land remediation and enabling works. With over 30 years of experience delivering complex brownfield solutions across the UK, they offer a collaborative and values-led working culture and are now looking to expand their site leadership team.

We are currently seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee the safe and efficient delivery of remediation, earthworks, and enabling projects on live sites across the UK. The role is suited to a proactive, hands-on professional with a strong background in contaminated land or civil engineering, and a passion for high-quality project outcomes.

The Role - Site Manager

• Take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of remediation and enabling works projects on-site
• Manage subcontractors and site teams, ensuring programme, cost, and quality targets are met
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards
• Coordinate with internal technical and commercial teams to ensure smooth project delivery
• Produce and maintain site records including RAMS, site diaries, progress reports, and compliance documents
• Liaise with clients, regulators, and consultants, maintaining strong working relationships
• Support tendering, method statements, and resourcing plans as required
• Promote a safe, proactive, and solutions-driven culture across the project team

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience in site management within remediation, groundworks, or civil engineering
• Proven ability to manage technically challenging brownfield or enabling works projects
• Strong understanding of contaminated land, waste classification, and materials management
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills
• Skilled in site reporting, programme management, and cost control
• Familiar with NEC, JCT, or ICC contracts (desirable)
• SMSTS, First Aid, and CSCS (black/gold card preferred)
• Full UK driving licence essential

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Employee profit share bonus scheme
• Company pension and healthcare
• Ongoing training, CPD support, and development planning
• Opportunities to work on technically varied and meaningful projects
• Flexible working model - mix of site, home and regional hubs
• Employee-owned company with a collaborative and inclusive working environment

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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