Environmental Contracts Manager
13 hours ago
Oxford
Your new company Long established, regional leading, construction services provider, offering expertise in quarrying, waste management, recycling, aggregates and concrete. Known for supporting both major infrastructure projects and local developments, it has built a reputation for reliability, sustainability, and comprehensive solutions across the construction industry. Your new role Site based Contracts Manager required to lead a major remediation project in the Manchester area. The project will include asbestos clearance, demolition and earthworks. This is a highly client-facing role, responsible for ensuring the programme remains on track, coordinating subcontractors, and maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance and delivery. This position sits within a rapidly growing environmental division, with significant future expansion. Upon completion of this scheme, further projects may be located across the UK, offering long-term progression and national exposure. Key Responsibilities: • Manage asbestos removal, demolition and associated earthworks in full compliance with legislation, regulations and internal policies., • Produce accurate costings, programmes and planning documentation for all site activities., • Prepare and review RAMS in line with the Control of Asbestos Regulations and HSE guidance., • Plan labour, plant and materials to ensure safe, efficient working practices., • Act as the primary site contact for the client, ensuring works progress to programme, budget and agreed quality standards., • Lead daily briefings, weekly progress meetings, monthly client meetings and internal reporting sessions., • Complete site audits, inspections and documentation to support company performance targets., • Oversee subcontractor performance and maintain strong working relationships on site., • Support wider company objectives and undertake additional duties as required. What you'll need to succeed • Proven experience in a similar role, particularly around Asbestos and Demolition., • Strong understanding of relevant legislation, including Health & Safety and asbestos regulations., • Excellent communication, influencing and relationship‑building skills., • Competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and remote meeting tools., • Strong written skills for producing quotes, RAMS and technical documentation., • Commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets, costs and project margins., • Highly organised, able to prioritise workload and manage a busy diary., • Reliable, professional and committed to delivering first‑class client service., • Full UK Driving Licence. What you'll get in return • Company pension, • Employee Assistance Programme, • 28 days' holiday including bank holidays, • Company benefits platform, • Cycle-to-work scheme, • Internal training and clear progression opportunities What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk