Site Manager

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 : £65,000 + Company Car / Allowance + Benefits

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• Understanding of CL: AIRE, waste classification / WM3, chem testing, and environmental permitting.

• SMSTS, CSCS (Manager), First Aid at Work.
• Experience on major brownfield regeneration or remediation schemes.
• Familiarity with GPS‑controlled plant (Topcon / Trimble).

• 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.

• Salary:
  Up to £65,000
• Company car or allowance
• Strong progression prospects within a growing specialist contractor