Ecosulis is looking for a passionate and dedicated Site Manager to join our team in Quainton, Buckinghamshire, and help accelerate nature recovery through pioneering rewilding science. As a certified B Corp with over 30 years of experience, we specialize in delivering scalable, nature‑based solutions that allow both business and biodiversity to thrive. In this permanent, hands‑on role starting in June 2026, you will lead a portfolio of environmental projects—ranging from habitat creation to wildflower seeding—while managing onsite teams and ensuring all works meet the highest safety and quality standards.
As a Site Manager at Ecosulis, you will be a key leader in delivering a diverse portfolio of environmental projects. This includes overseeing landscaping, habitat creation, and essential nature recovery initiatives. This is a hands‑on position that balances practical involvement in site tasks with high‑level leadership to ensure project objectives and quality standards are met.
You will be responsible for the day‑to‑day management of onsite teams, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and remains within budget and on schedule.
Key Responsibilities & Deliverables
- Operational Management: Oversee all onsite operations with a primary focus on health and safety compliance.
- Practical Delivery: Execute site maintenance and project‑specific tasks, such as vegetation clearance, tree planting, and creating ecological features like ponds and wetlands.
- Team Leadership: Develop daily work plans, provide clear direction, and conduct competency assessments and 1‑2‑1 reviews for direct reports.
- Resource Coordination: Manage the allocation and condition of plant, tools, and materials while supervising subcontractors to ensure they meet specifications.
- Ecological Support: Take responsibility for supporting and overseeing Ecological Clerks of Works (ECoWs) at EKFB to ensure compliance with ecological standards.
- Client & Project Liaison: Partner with the EKFB Project Manager and maintain regular communication with clients regarding progress and timescales.
- Training & Development: Own the oversight of site team training, collaborating with HR and senior management to implement professional development plans.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Safety Certifications: Valid SMSTS or SSSTS qualification.
- Site Access: A valid CSCS Card.
- Emergency Preparedness: Current First Aid at Work certification.
- Equipment Tickets: Proficiency and relevant tickets for strimming, ride‑on mower, brush cutter, PA6A (herbicide), and chainsaw.
- Mobility: A full UK driving licence and use of your own vehicle.
- Experience: Previous experience managing teams across environmental or ecological projects, hands‑on maintenance tasks, and project‑specific operations.
- High‑Speed Rail (HS2) Understanding: Knowledge of HS2 project requirements within the EKFB framework.
- Compliance (Desirable): Experience leading or supporting Ecological Clerks of Works (ECoWs) and ensuring ecological compliance.
Employment Details
- Job type: Permanent, full time
- Start date: June 2026
- Salary: £38,000 to £42,500 per annum
- Location: Quainton, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire – travel to other UK sites as required
- Reports to: Senior Site Manager
- Driving Licence: Full UK driving licence required, own vehicle use expected
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Ecosulis is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We particularly encourage applications from women, disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, as these groups are underrepresented throughout our industry. Appointment will always however, be made on merit and judged against the job description and person specification.
Our Core Values
- Desire to Learn: We are curious, innovative, and committed to continuous growth.
- Committed and Tenacious: We pursue our mission with passion and resilience.
- Pragmatic: We achieve our goals through practical, science‑based approaches.
- Creative Problem Solvers: We seek solutions to overcome challenges.
- Do the Right Thing: We lead with integrity and purpose.
What We Offer
- Pension: 3% company pension contribution.
- Development: Continuous Professional Development (CPD) training and clear career pathways.
- Wellbeing: Occupational Health Platform, Employee Assistance Programme, and enhanced benefits for life milestones.
- Recognition: Internal Reward Points Scheme and a welcome pack upon starting.
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