Site Manager

The 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.

The role

You 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.

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 youll 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.

What youll bring

Essential

• Experience working across landscaping environmental or ecological projects.
• Experience managing site teams.
• 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.
• A hands-on approach strong attention to detail and the commitment to see a job through.

Desirable

• Tickets covering strimming ride-on mower brushcutter PA1 & PA6 and chainsaw.
• Experience of building inclusive site teams that people want to stay in.

Whats on offer

38000 to 42500 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.

About Ecosulis

Ecosulis was restoring nature before there was a market for it. More than thirty years of habitat creation wetland restoration and rewilding taught us what the industry is now catching up to: nature recovery scales when it is well funded and delivering it at scale is a craft. Our work spans science-led restoration and contracting for governments and businesses across the UK backed by our own technology and data tools as a certified B Corp with projects across the country.

The ambition is to deliver nature recovery at scale using tech-empowered restoration that is commercially viable and measurable turning rewilding into a reality.

Our values

Desire to learn. Committed and tenacious. Pragmatic. Creative problem solvers. Do the right thing.

How to apply

Send your CV to quoting Site Manager in the subject line. A covering letter is optional but youre welcome to include a brief note on why youre interested in the role.

Any questions about the role Email Chris at.

Closing date: 14 October 2026.

Equality diversity and inclusion

Ecosulis is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to an inclusive working environment and welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.

Required Experience:

Manager