Contaminated Land Manager

Contaminated Land/Remediation Manager

We are seeking a versatile Contaminated Land Manager/Remediation Manager who thrives in being both hands on and as a manager. You will bridge the gap between technical delivery and commercial management, whilst overseeing bids, pricing upcoming works, and managing on-site teams of consultants and subcontractors. If you possess strong contaminated land, remediation or waste experience looking for a senior role we encourage you to apply.

Our client is an agile, growing environmental consultancy specializing in complex, large-scale infrastructure and remediation projects. Their portfolio tackles diverse contaminants, including Asbestos, PFAS, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons. As a business they we value flexibility, drive, and leadership, and heavily incentivize their team, offering a package that rewards both successful project delivery and new business development. Our client seeks team members who want to pioneer the future of soil remediation.

The Role

• Manage and deliver complex remediation schemes from inception to validation.
• Review incoming tender information, build accurate costings, and price works.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of internal environmental consultants.
• Procure, oversee, and coordinate specialized subcontractors on-site.
• Apply excavation methodologies and implement diverse remediation techniques.
• Conduct waste soil classification and ensure strict regulatory compliance.
• Identify new opportunities, with financial incentives tied to winning and delivering work.
• Potential to be able to run a division and be part of the leadership team

The Person  

• Proven experience handling Asbestos, PFAS, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons
• Working on and delivering a wide range of remediation projects.
• Able to manage clients and teams of consultants and sub-contractors.
• Deep understanding of waste soil classification and excavation techniques.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing tender documents and pricing remediation works.
• A proactive attitude, comfortable balancing office-based management with project delivery.
• Willingness to travel across the Southeast and occasionally UK-wide for major projects.

We are committed to equal opportunities. We wish to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and appointed solely on their suitability for the post irrespective of race, gender, age, disability, caring responsibilities, sexual orientation, marital / civil partnership status, religion / belief or nationality.