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
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
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Manage daily site activities across bulk earthworks, remediation, enabling works, and excavation packages.
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Lead plant operators, subcontractors, and direct labour to deliver works efficiently and safely.
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Conduct daily briefings, toolbox talks, and ensure clear communication of RAMS.
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Support the Project Manager with planning, sequencing, and short-term programme updates.
Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance
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Drive a strong safety culture on site, ensuring adherence to CDM and internal HSQE standards.
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Manage environmental controls including water management, stockpile organisation, dust suppression, and contamination protocols.
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Oversee incident investigations, reporting, and corrective actions.
Technical Delivery
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Oversee cut/fill operations, compaction, material segregation, GPS-controlled plant, and volumetric checks.
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Manage remediation activities including contaminated soil excavation, validation, hotspot removal, bioremediation, S/S treatment, and associated controls.
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Ensure all testing (MCERTS, compaction, geotechnical, in-situ density) is carried out to schedule and specification.
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Monitor plant utilisation, cycle times, and productivity targets.
Quality Assurance & Documentation
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Ensure compliance with method statements, specifications, and ITPs.
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Maintain accurate site records including daily diaries, plant logs, testing records, and photo documentation.
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Work alongside Engineers to confirm GPS models, surveys, and as-built information.
Stakeholder & Client Interface
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Represent the contractor professionally at progress meetings, site inspections, and audits.
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Communicate programme updates, risks, change items, and performance metrics.
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Assist with commercial processes such as early warnings, variation tracking, and site records.
Skills & Experience Required
Essential
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Proven background managing bulk earthworks and remediation projects as a Site Manager or Senior Supervisor.
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Strong understanding of earthworks methodologies, plant operations, cut/fill processes, and materials classification.
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Experience with remediation technologies such as excavation, validation, treatment processes, and contamination control.
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Deep knowledge of CDM, environmental compliance, and safe systems of work.
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Ability to read drawings, coordinate subcontractors, and collaborate with engineering and commercial teams.
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Proficient with digital site management tools and record-keeping systems.
Preferred
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SMSTS, CSCS (Manager), First Aid at Work.
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Experience on major brownfield regeneration or remediation schemes.
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Familiarity with GPS-controlled plant (Topcon/Trimble).
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Understanding of CL:AIRE, waste classification/WM3, chem testing, and environmental permitting.
Personal Attributes
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Hands-on leader with strong communication and motivational skills.
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Proactive, practical problem-solver with strong organisational abilities.
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Committed to delivering high standards of safety, quality, and environmental performance.
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Able to operate under pressure and manage multiple work fronts simultaneously.
Package
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Salary: Up to £65,000
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Company car or allowance
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Strong progression prospects within a growing specialist contractor