Senior Site Manager

About this role

Senior Site Manager AD

SUEZ is recruiting a Senior Site Manager to join our new Anaerobic Digestion Facility in Ashington, Northumberland. This site plays a vital role in diverting waste from landfill, generating renewable energy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting a circular economy.

At Suez, we’re committed to making our world a more sustainable place – a highly complex challenge. That’s why we need diverse and inspirational individuals to help us move forward. If you’re ready to shape the future, collaborate, and drive positive change, we want you on our team. Join us to unleash your talent and help us achieve our shared goals.

Benefits: up to 10% annual bonus, 3x life assurance policy, sick pay, 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, 5% employer pension, Overtime Available

Hours: 7.30am - 16.30pm Monday - Friday

What will I be doing?

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you'll lead the day-to-day management of the Anaerobic Digestion Facility, with direct responsibility for the Assistant Site Manager and site operations team. You'll play a key role in delivering safe, efficient and compliant operations while helping drive the site's environmental and commercial performance.

Key responsibilities include

• Leading daily operations to ensure safe, reliable and efficient site performance.
• Managing budgets, maximising revenue opportunities and supporting operational profitability.
• Ensuring plant, equipment and machinery are maintained to the highest standards.
• Driving a positive safety culture and maintaining compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• What are the requirements?

We're looking for a confident leader with experience managing a technical process, production, waste management or anaerobic digestion facility.

• Proven experience in a Site Manager, Senior Site Manager or similar operational leadership role.
• Ability to manage a complex, highly technical process while maintaining budgetary control and compliance standards.
• Strong commercial awareness, decision-making skills and the ability to lead and develop teams.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

A COTC qualification in Anaerobic Digestion and a NEBOSH General Certificate would be advantageous.

• Who we are

At SUEZ, your career is a journey full of possibilities. With diverse roles across multiple activities and locations, we empower you to shape your own path. Here, you’re encouraged to learn, grow, and take ownership of your development because when you thrive, we all succeed.

At SUEZ, respect is at the heart of everything we do for each other, for our customers, and for the communities we serve. We foster inclusive, caring environments where diversity, wellbeing, safety, and solidarity are more than values they’re everyday realities. These principles shape how we work together, every day. We’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued and included. If you’re excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your unique experience, perspective, and potential could be exactly what we’re looking for. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and growth including competitive pay, pension plans, health and wellbeing programs, learning opportunities, and career development. Everything you need to thrive, both professionally and personally. Join us in transforming today’s environmental challenges into tomorrow’s innovative water and waste solutions.

At SUEZ, your work truly matters driving action and shaping a more resilient, sustainable future.

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