Site Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team as Site Manager working for our Northern region as part of our Asbestos division.

Location

Based in Yorkshire. Working away will be required.

Salary

£45,000 to £50,000 per annum (dependent on experience).

The opportunity

Rhodar is looking for an experienced Site Manager to take responsibility for the successful delivery of larger asbestos removal projects across around Northern Region (Leeds, Warrington, Hull, Durham areas).

This is a varied, hands‑on role involving the management of projects from pre-commencement through to completion. You will ensure works are delivered safely, on time, within budget and in accordance with current legislation and Rhodar's operational procedures. You may oversee several sites at the same time, and the role will require nationwide travel and periods working away from home.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and monitor projects to ensure they are delivered safely, efficiently and within agreed timescales and budgets.
• Lead supervisors and operatives on site, setting clear expectations and leading by example.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements, asbestos regulations, HSG247 and Rhodar procedures.
• Coordinate activities with clients, contractors and subcontractors.
• Monitor project costs, labour and plant, ensuring resources are effectively controlled.
• Identify, record and support the commercial management of contract variations.
• Keep clients informed of progress and highlight potential issues at the earliest opportunity.
• Maintain high standards of quality, compliance and site performance.
• Conduct regular site visits, monitor progress and proactively resolve emerging issues.
• Support the development and mentoring of supervisors.
• Complete project close‑out activities and end‑of‑project evaluations.
• Keep management informed of progress, escalating health and safety or operational concerns promptly.

About You

You will have previous experience supervising asbestos removal activities across a range of projects and working environments. You will also bring:

• Strong knowledge of current asbestos and health and safety legislation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good numerical ability and a basic understanding of project commercials.
• Strong planning, problem‑solving and negotiation skills.
• The confidence to build effective relationships with clients, colleagues and subcontractors.
• The ability to lead, support and motivate site‑based teams.
• Competence using Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
• A collaborative, team‑focused approach.
• A clean driving licence.

Qualifications And Training

Candidates should hold, or meet the requirements associated with, the following:

• UKATA Asbestos Abatement Supervisor training.
• A valid Regulation 22 Control of Asbestos Regulations medical.
• Valid face‑fit certification.
• First Aid at Work certification.
• CSCS card.
• NVQ Level 2 in Hazardous Waste Management.
• Relevant training in risk assessment, respiratory checks, confined spaces and scaffold towers.
• SMSTS, or the ability to achieve it within 12 months.

Additional qualifications such as PASMA, IPAF, SSSTS, IOSH Supervising Safely, asbestos contract management training or an NVQ Level 3 in supervision would be beneficial.

About Us

Rhodar is a leading specialist enabling works provider. We specialise in a portfolio of services including Asbestos Removal, Demolition, Land Remediation, and Passive Fire Protection.

Supported by over 500 employees at 14 facilities nationwide, our highly trained teams are trusted by major corporations to offer a specialist enabling works solution covering our core disciplines either individually or collectively across both public and private sectors.

The scale of our projects ranges from multi‑million-pound regeneration works, combining our core specialisms, to domestic support for insurance clients and housing associations.

You can read more about the work we do at www.rhodar.co.uk.

Rhodar Culture

At Rhodar We Pride Ourselves On Our Culture. In Pursuit Of Excellence (IPOE) Is Our Cultural Programme And It Permeates Everything We Do. Our Values Are

• Teamwork
• Positivity
• Quality
• Responsibility
• Professionalism
• Leadership
• Integrity

Every 18 months we hold a conference which brings together employees from across the country. During the day we share business developments, divisional updates and present staff awards based on our values.

Why Rhodar?

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