Site Manager

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Warrington; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An employee-owned environmental contractor is seeking a proactive Site Manager with a strong background in remediation and civil engineering. This role involves overseeing remediation projects, ensuring compliance with standards, and leading subcontractors, while contributing to a collaborative working culture. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and be dedicated to delivering high-quality project outcomes.

Benefits

Employee profit share bonus scheme

Company pension and healthcare

Ongoing training and CPD support

Flexible working model

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of remediation projects and ensure quality targets are met.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Coordinate with internal teams for smooth project delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational Skills

Communication

Site Reporting

Cost Control

Education

SMSTS Certification

First Aid Certification

CSCS Black/Gold Card

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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