Remediation Team Leader

Remediation Team Leader – SEED ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITED

Location:

Exeter | Salary: £33,000 – £38,000 per annum |

Contract:

Permanent

About SEED Environmental

SEED Environmental is one of the UK's leading providers of intelligent environmental and property incident response, remediation and restoration services for insurance, commercial and public sector clients. We adopt an "Intelligent Solutions" approach, assessing and analysing every incident on its merits before implementing a unique response. As part of the Celnor Group, we maintain a family culture where everyone is welcoming, helpful, and open to ideas.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Remediation Team Leader to join our operations team in Exeter. This role involves leading site teams in building works, groundworks and remediation, primarily focused on oil spill incidents at domestic properties. You will supervise team members and deliver projects on time while ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety and professionalism.

• Operate as the lead on site undertaking civils and remediation works alongside a site operative supervised by you.
• Carry out works under the direction of the SEED Contracts Manager and/or Operations Manager.
• Run site works according to previously agreed schedules and budgets.
• Utilise your own initiative, skills and knowledge where appropriate.
• Drive machinery and undertake hand‑dig excavation works to facilitate contamination removal.
• Assist with collecting photographs throughout all stages of works for comprehensive documentation.
• Carry out works in accordance with health and safety regulations, including relevant RAMS documentation.
• Follow structural engineer's drawings/plans to carry out propping works safely, including brickwork and blockwork.
• Enhance skills such as OFTEC works to assist with spill response where necessary according to business needs.
• Respond to emergency spill works outside of normal working hours when required.
• Ensure sites are kept tidy, clean and safe throughout all project phases.
• Attend training sessions, toolbox talks, and team meetings as required.

• Experience in a similar role undertaking construction projects on site with appreciation for health and safety.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Good general building knowledge with a willingness to learn new skills.
• Good organisation and problem‑solving skills.
• Understanding of project timelines.
• Ability to undertake a variety of physically demanding tasks.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Positive attitude with a motivated approach and able to use own initiative.
• Basic DBS check (or be willing to have one).
• Right to work in the UK.
• Willingness to work away from home when necessary.

• OFTEC qualifications or experience.
• Previous experience in oil spill remediation or environmental restoration.
• Experience supervising and developing team members.
• Knowledge of structural propping works.
• Trade knowledge (e.g. tiling, carpentry, plastering, bricklaying, etc.).

Competitive salary of £33,000 – £38,000 per annum. Benefits include:

• Holiday entitlement increasing with service (up to 25 days plus bank holidays).
• Company pension scheme.
• Life insurance (2× annual salary).
• Company van with fuel card.
• Enhanced sick pay and employee assistance programme.
• Overtime rates and meal allowances for away work.
• Overnight allowances and reasonable expenses for emergency call‑outs.

SEED Environmental is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining why you're the right fit for this role.