Site Manager - Waste Management

Birchwell Associates Ltd; Cowpen Bewley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management and renewable energy organisation is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee landfill and composting operations in Cowpen Bewley. The role focuses on ensuring safe and compliant practices while driving operational performance and managing site teams. This position is ideal for a motivated professional with a strong background in environmental site management, offering significant benefits and a positive workplace culture.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

Company car

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Generous company pension

Sick pay and paid volunteer days

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Free on-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Company events

Qualifications

• Holder of a valid Certificate of Technical Competence (CoTC) for landfill, compost, or treatment.
• NEBOSH/IOSH qualification or equivalent Health & Safety certification.
• Proven technical knowledge of landfill, composting, and leachate treatment processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily landfill and composting operations, ensuring compliance.
• Manage and motivate on-site teams to achieve high operational standards.
• Take ownership of site decision-making, compliance, and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

NEBOSH/IOSH qualification

Certificate of Technical Competence (CoTC)

Job description

Birchwell Associates is currently working with a leading waste management and renewable energy organisation to recruit an experienced Site Manager to oversee landfill and composting operations at a key North East facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and capable professional with a strong background in environmental site management to join a forward-thinking business at the forefront of sustainable waste solutions and renewable energy production.

About the Role:

As Site Manager, you’ll be responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient running of both landfill and composting activities. This includes managing site personnel, ensuring adherence to environmental and health & safety regulations, and driving performance improvement across operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily landfill and composting operations, ensuring compliance with Environmental Permits and all relevant Health & Safety legislation.

• Manage and motivate on-site teams to achieve high operational standards.

• Take ownership of site decision-making, compliance, and day-to-day performance.

• Liaise confidently with regulators, contractors, customers, and internal departments.

• Manage site budgets with a focus on cost control and operational efficiency.

• Oversee composting quality control, including sampling and regulatory compliance.

• Identify and implement process improvements to support environmental and operational goals.

Key Relationships:

You will work closely with internal departments including HR, Compliance, and Finance, and maintain strong working relationships with external regulators, landowners, and clients. The ability to influence and foster trust is essential to success in this role.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Holder of a valid Certificate of Technical Competence (CoTC) for landfill, compost, or treatment.

• NEBOSH/IOSH qualification or equivalent Health & Safety certification.

• Proven technical knowledge of landfill, composting, and leachate treatment processes.

• Experience managing operational teams with a strong focus on safety culture.

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Full UK driving licence.

Benefits Include:

• Performance-based bonus

• Company car

• Private medical insurance

• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

• Generous company pension

• Additional and bereavement leave

• Sick pay and paid volunteer days

• Health and wellbeing initiatives

• Free on-site parking

• Cycle to work scheme

• Company events and mor