Senior Site Manager

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager to join our team on a large-scale residential development at Oxford. This is an excellent opportunity to take a leading role on a flagship housing scheme comprising over 500 new homes.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience delivering high-volume residential developments from inception through to completion, with a strong background in managing all stages of the construction process. This role requires a hands-on leader capable of coordinating multiple subcontractors, maintaining programme, driving quality, and ensuring the highest standards of health and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of a major residential development.
• Lead and coordinate all site activities from groundworks through to final handover.
• Deliver homes safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
• Manage subcontractors, site teams and suppliers to achieve project milestones.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation, company procedures and NHBC standards.
• Chair site meetings, toolbox talks and daily briefings.
• Monitor programme performance and proactively resolve site issues.
• Maintain excellent quality control and oversee snagging and handover processes.
• Liaise with Project Managers, Technical, Commercial and Customer Care teams.
• Produce site reports, monitor progress and maintain project documentation.
• Drive productivity whilst promoting a positive safety culture across the project.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager on large-scale residential developments.
• Demonstrable 360- housing experience, managing projects from site setup and infrastructure through to completion and customer handover.
• Experience delivering developments of 500+ homes or multiple-phase residential schemes.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of construction sequencing and residential build programmes.
• Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and coordinate complex site operations.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• SMSTS
• CSCS Black Card
• First Aid at Work
• NVQ Level 6 (or above) in Construction Site Management (preferred)
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

• Experience working with national housebuilders.
• NHBC Pride in the Job experience.
• Strong understanding of NHBC standards and Building Regulations.
• Experience delivering mixed-tenure developments, including private sale and affordable housing.