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Job Summary
Site Manager (Bulk Earthworks & Remediation)
Location: Sites Across the North West
Reports To: Project Manager / Contracts Manager
Sector: Remediation Earthworks Enabling Works
Employment Type: Permanent / Full-Time
Salary: 65000 Company Car / Allowance Benefits
Overview
A specialist contractor operating within the remediation and bulk earthworks sector is seeking an experienced Site Manager to manage large-scale earthworks remediation and enabling works schemes across the North West.
The role requires a strong hands-on leader capable of maintaining site safety coordinating operational teams and ensuring that all works are delivered to programme specification and environmental compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Site Leadership & Coordination
Manage daily site activities across bulk earthworks remediation enabling works and excavation packages.
Lead plant operators subcontractors and direct labour to deliver works efficiently and safely.
Conduct daily briefings toolbox talks and ensure clear communication of RAMS.
Support the Project Manager with planning sequencing and short-term programme updates.
Health Safety & Environmental Compliance
Drive a strong safety culture on site ensuring adherence to CDM and internal HSQE standards.
Manage environmental controls including water management stockpile organisation dust suppression and contamination protocols.
Oversee incident investigations reporting and corrective actions.
Technical Delivery
Oversee cut/fill operations compaction material segregation GPS-controlled plant and volumetric checks.
Manage remediation activities including contaminated soil excavation validation hotspot removal bioremediation S/S treatment and associated controls.
Ensure all testing (MCERTS compaction geotechnical in-situ density) is carried out to schedule and specification.
Monitor plant utilisation cycle times and productivity targets.
Quality Assurance & Documentation
Ensure compliance with method statements specifications and ITPs.
Maintain accurate site records including daily diaries plant logs testing records and photo documentation.
Work alongside Engineers to confirm GPS models surveys and as-built information.
Stakeholder & Client Interface
Represent the contractor professionally at progress meetings site inspections and audits.
Communicate programme updates risks change items and performance metrics.
Assist with commercial processes such as early warnings variation tracking and site records.
Skills & Experience Required
Essential
Proven background managing bulk earthworks and remediation projects as a Site Manager or Senior Supervisor.
Strong understanding of earthworks methodologies plant operations cut/fill processes and materials classification.
Experience with remediation technologies such as excavation validation treatment processes and contamination control.
Deep knowledge of CDM environmental compliance and safe systems of work.
Ability to read drawings coordinate subcontractors and collaborate with engineering and commercial teams.
Proficient with digital site management tools and record-keeping systems.
Preferred
SMSTS CSCS (Manager) First Aid at Work.
Experience on major brownfield regeneration or remediation schemes.
Familiarity with GPS-controlled plant (Topcon/Trimble).
Understanding of CL:AIRE waste classification/WM3 chem testing and environmental permitting.
Personal Attributes
Hands-on leader with strong communication and motivational skills.
Proactive practical problem-solver with strong organisational abilities.
Committed to delivering high standards of safety quality and environmental performance.
Able to operate under pressure and manage multiple work fronts simultaneously.
Package
Salary: Up to 65000
Company car or allowance
Strong progression prospects within a growing specialist contractor
Key Skills
- Computer Skills
- Lean
- Management Experience
- Process Improvement
- Warehouse Distribution Experience
- OSHA
- Process Management
- Training & Development
- LIHTC
- Leadership Experience
- Property Management
- Supervising Experience
