Site Manager

Bennett & Game Recruitment Limited; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental contractor seeks an experienced Site Manager to ensure effective delivery of remediation and earthworks projects across the UK. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in contaminated land or civil engineering, demonstrating excellence in project delivery and leadership.

Benefits

Competitive salary dependent on experience

Employee profit share bonus scheme

Company pension and healthcare

Ongoing training and CPD support

Flexible working model

Qualifications

• Experience in site management within remediation, groundworks or civil engineering.
• Proven ability to manage technically challenging projects.
• Familiar with NEC, JCT, or ICC contracts (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Oversee management of remediation and enabling works projects.
• Manage subcontractors and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Produce and maintain site records including RAMS and progress reports.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Education

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

Minimum 5 years' experience in site management

Full UK driving licence

Job description

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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.

We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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