Site Manager - Land Remediation

Upfront Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist in remediation is seeking a Site Manager to supervise site teams and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. The role requires 5-8 years of experience in remediation or enabling works, strong leadership skills, and a full UK driving license. This position offers a competitive salary of £50,000 to £63,000 and benefits including an annual car allowance and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual car allowance

25 days holiday (rising to 28 with service)

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Life assurance - 4x basic annual salary

Career development opportunities

Friday early finishes

Qualifications

• 5-8 years' experience in remediation or enabling works.
• Health & Safety training (SSSTS/SMSTS, Asbestos Awareness) - or willingness to obtain.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate site teams and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Manage equipment, plant, and material deliveries.

Skills

Leadership

Health & Safety compliance

Communication skills

Organisational skills

IT literacy

Education

NVQ/C&G qualification

Tools

CSCS card

Job description

Overview

Site Manager - Land Remediation / Enabling Works

Location: Offices in Cardiff, Warrington, or Theale (UK-wide travel required)

Salary: £50,000 to £63,000 DOE + £6,300 car allowance + benefits

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Start Date: Immediate

About the Company

We are working with a leading specialist in remediation and enabling works, with over 30 years of experience delivering high-quality solutions across the UK. This business operates nationally on complex brownfield and contaminated land projects, offering clients complete enabling works, remediation, materials management, and environmental services. With a strong reputation for technical expertise and innovation, they have delivered more than 1,500 projects, helping to regenerate land for the future.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary (£50,000 to £63,000 DOE)
• Annual car allowance (£6,300)
• 25 days holiday (rising to 28 with service)
• Private healthcare (after probation)
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance - 4 x basic annual salary
• Opportunity to work on diverse, complex projects across the UK
• Career development and progression within a growing business
• Friday early finishes (site teams usually finish around lunchtime)

The Role

As Site Manager, you'll be responsible for supervising and managing site teams and subcontractors to deliver safe, compliant, high-quality remediation projects. This is a hands-on, site-based role that requires strong leadership, excellent organisational skills, and a commitment to Health & Safety.

• Supervise and coordinate site teams and subcontractors
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, environmental, and quality standards
• Carry out site inspections, risk assessments, and toolbox talks
• Manage equipment, plant, and material deliveries
• Build strong working relationships with clients and subcontractors
• Track progress and maintain accurate site documentation
• Share technical knowledge and best practices with the wider team
• Be flexible with travel - staying away from home most of the week (occasional Sunday night travel, early Friday finishes)

What We're Looking For

• 5-8 years' experience in remediation or enabling works (10+ for Senior Site Manager)
• Relevant NVQ/C&G qualification desirable
• Health & Safety training (SSSTS/SMSTS, Asbestos Awareness) - or willingness to obtain
• CSCS card (preferred)
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Organised, with the ability to manage tight deadlines
• IT literate and confident preparing accurate reports/documents
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK
• Full UK driving licence

If this sounds like the role for you, Apply Now. Contact Mark at Up Front Recruitment for more details