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Site Manager - 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

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.

• 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)

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)

• 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
• 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