Site Manager

Are you passionate about leading a high-performing construction team and committed to delivering affordable, high-quality homes where they are most needed?

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Site Manager to join a residential housebuilding contractor. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the onsite team, working closely with subcontractors and external partners, and collaborating with the sales team to ensure smooth delivery of developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the development to maintain and deliver the build programme within agreed budgets and timescales.

• Ensure the completed product meets company quality standards.

• Take full responsibility for site staff and subcontractors, including labour-only groundworkers/contractors, ensuring compliance with all Health & Safety regulations.

• Maintain regular liaison with head office, NHBC, and local authority representatives.

• Oversee the timely ordering of materials to ensure the programme can be met.

• Arrange and manage NHBC inspections as required.

• Carry out handover inspections of properties to customers in line with customer care procedures.

• Work with the customer care team to resolve post-handover defects quickly and effectively.

• Promote a culture of safety, quality, progress, and continuous improvement on site.

The Ideal Candidate

Proven experience as a Site Manager on high-volume new build housing developments.

Strong knowledge of managing labour-only groundworkers and subcontractors.

Full UK driving licence.

Excellent understanding of build programmes, commercial awareness, and construction processes.

Demonstrated ability to achieve customer service targets.

Knowledge of construction codes and regulations (e.g. NHBC standards, Building Regulations).

Competence in using digital construction tools such as plot management systems.

Essential Qualifications & Training

SMSTS Qualification

CSCS Card

First Aid

Fire Marshal

Scaffolding Awareness

(Evidence of qualifications will be required at interview stage.)

Benefits

26 days holiday per annum + bank holidays

Choice of company car or car allowance

Discretionary bonus scheme

Holiday buy-back scheme

Company pension scheme

Private medical insurance