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Site Manager - Housing - Durham

Bearpark
money-bag £53940 - £67181/annum
Posted Yesterday

Job Introduction

Are you passionate about managing a high-performing, customer-focused on-site construction team?
Do you genuinely care about building affordable, quality homes where they are needed most?

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Site Manager to join our Construction Team. You will manage the on-site team, collaborate with subcontractors and external partners, and work closely with the on-site Sales Team.

If you're driven by purpose, committed to quality, and motivated to lead, this role could be the perfect next step in your career.

Main Responsibilities

We’re looking for proactive professionals who believe in building homes and changing lives. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong communication and organisational skills.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Managing site development to deliver the build programme on time and within budget
  • Ensuring all homes are completed to a high-quality standard
  • Full responsibility for managing all site staff and subcontractors (including labour-only groundworkers/contractors)
  • Enforcing and promoting Health & Safety standards on-site
  • Liaising with head office, NHBC, and local authority departments
  • Ordering materials in a timely manner to support the build schedule
  • Ensuring all NHBC inspections are completed as required
  • Conducting property handovers in line with customer care procedures
  • Addressing customer care defects in collaboration with the Customer Care Team
  • Promoting a culture of safety, quality, progress, and innovation

The Ideal Candidate

You should have previous experience as a Site Manager on high-volume new build housing developments and the ability to lead on-site teams effectively.

Key Skills & Experience:

  • Extensive experience managing labour-only groundworkers and contractors
  • Strong commercial awareness and knowledge of construction processes
  • Proven track record of meeting customer service expectations
  • Awareness of relevant construction codes and regulations (e.g., NHBC, Building Regulations)
  • Proficiency in using Zutec and Digital Plot Books
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Full UK driving licence

Qualifications & Training

  • SMSTS Qualification
  • CSCS Card
  • First Aid Certification
  • Fire Marshall Training
  • Scaffolding Awareness/Certification

Please bring evidence of your qualifications to the 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
  • Healthshield Membership
  • Life Assurance
  • Share Purchase Plan
  • High Street & Retail Discounts

Please send CV's to (url removed) or call me direct on (phone number removed)

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