Site Manager

Site Manager - Quainton# Site Manager* Job typeFull-time, permanent* LocationQuainton, Buckinghamshire* Salary£38,000 - £42,500 per annum* Start dateAs soon as you are able* Reports toSenior Site Manager* Closing date14 October 2026chris.walker@ecosulis.co.uk/ / Site ManagerThe role sits on one of our major works contracts in Aylesbury, running the site team day to day across landscaping management, tree planting and maintenance. It is a hands-on job. You will be planning the day, setting the standard, then working alongside the team to hit it.## About EcosulisEcosulis is one of the UK's leading nature recovery companies. For over 35 years we have combined ecological science, policy expertise and cutting-edge technology to restore landscapes at scale. As a certified **B Corporation**, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability.Our work spans rewilding, habitat creation and restoration, biodiversity net gain, natural capital and nature-based solutions - delivering measurable ecological, social and economic returns for our clients and for nature. We are driven by a bold ambition: to help rewild half the planet by 2050 and accelerate the vision of a recoverable earth within our lifetime.## About the RoleYou will lead and help deliver works on site, including landscaping management, tree planting, seeding and maintenance. You will liaise with the Senior Site Manager and Project Manager to own the day-to-day management of the site team: making sure the work stays on plan, everyone on the ground stays safe, the plant is kept in good order, and the finished work is up to standard.You will be on the tools as well as running the job, with support from other site managers, supervisors and landscapers. Some of the time you will be overseeing tractor and excavator operators, and there will be times when we expect you to operate the machines yourself, so a current CPCS A33 or excavator ticket is essential.## More Information* **Job type:** Full-time, permanent* **Start date:** As soon as you are able* **Salary:** £38,000 - £42,500 per annum* **Location:** Quainton, Buckinghamshire* **Reports to:** Senior Site Manager* A full UK driving licence and use of own vehicle will be required for this position.## Key Responsibilities### The work on the ground* Site maintenance including vegetation clearance, strimming, mowing, grass cutting and herbicide application, in line with project requirements and environmental standards.* Project-specific works including ground preparation, tree planting, wildflower meadow and grassland seeding, and creating features such as ponds and wetlands.* Tractor and towed attachment operation under your CPCS A33 or excavator, alongside the wider site works.* Plant, tools, materials and labour: what is on site, what condition it is in and where it is best used.* Deliveries received and signed off, checked for accuracy and quality.### How you'll lead the team* A daily work plan clearly delivered to the team.* Site inductions for new staff and visitors, and regular toolbox talks.* Direction and supervision of subcontractors, including excavator and tractor drivers.* One-to-ones with your direct reports, absence reporting.### Client, compliance and standards* Health and safety on site, and following company procedures, including drug and alcohol testing where the client requires it. There is no flexibility on this.* Accurate project records: daily diaries, reports and site paperwork.* A good working partnership with our Project Manager so the project is delivered to the agreed contract and to company policy.* Input to resource meetings, giving a site-level view on resourcing.## Experience### Essential* Experience working across landscaping, environmental or ecological projects.* Experience managing site teams.* A hands-on approach, strong attention to detail, and the commitment to see a job through.### Desirable* Experience of building inclusive site teams that people want to stay in.## Qualifications### Essential* CPCS A33 Agricultural Tractor or excavator, current and in date.* SMSTS or SSSTS (minimum 3 years' experience) and a current CSCS card.* First Aid at Work.* Full UK driving licence and use of your own vehicle.### Desirable* Tickets covering strimming, ride-on mower, brushcutter, PA1 & PA6 and chainsaw.## What We Offer* £38,000 to £42,500, depending on experience and tickets held.* 3% company pension contribution.* Enhanced benefits for major life events.* Continuing professional development, and clear routes towards senior site and management roles.* Occupational Health Platform and Employee Assistance Programme.## How to ApplySend your CV to chris.walker@ecosulis.co.uk, quoting \"Site Manager\" in the subject line. A covering letter is optional, but you're welcome to include a brief note on why you're interested in the role.## Site ManagerJoin a mission-led, B Corp certified team helping to rewild half the planet by 2050.chris.walker@ecosulis.co.uk## Equality, Diversity & InclusionEcosulis is committed to being a diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. During our selection process, decisions are made on merit and judged against the job description and person specification.If you require any reasonable adjustments to take part in the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to help. #J-18808-Ljbffr