Site Manager - Traditional Housing

Location: Chesterfield
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing (with potential for permanent role for the right candidate)

Approach Personnel are currently seeking an experienced Site Manager to join a traditional build housing development in Chesterfield.

This is a front-end focused role on a live residential scheme consisting of 15 plots, with 6 already roofed. The project is traditional construction (not timber frame) and includes brickwork, scaffold, and roofing packages progressing on site.

We are looking for someone with strong experience in early-stage and front-end site management, ideally within residential developments, and confident overseeing brickwork, scaffold, and roofing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations across a traditional build housing scheme
• Oversee subcontractors across brickwork, scaffold, and roofing packages
• Coordinate site activities across multiple plots and ensure smooth workflow between trades
• Ensure safe systems of work for scaffold erection, inspection, and ongoing use
• Oversee roofing works including sequencing, safety compliance, and quality control
• Manage brickwork progress and ensure build quality and programme alignment
• Maintain strict Health & Safety standards including inductions, RAMS, and site compliance
• Monitor progress across all plots and drive programme delivery
• Carry out quality inspections, snagging, and handover preparation
• Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders

Essential Requirements

• Valid SMSTS certification
• Valid First Aid at Work (FAW)
• Valid CSCS Card (Black card preferred)
• Scaffold Inspection Ticket (essential)
• Proven experience in traditional build residential schemes
• Strong front-end site management experience
• Confident managing brickwork, scaffold, and roofing packages

What We Offer

• Ongoing work with long-term stability
• Potential for permanent position for the right candidate
• Opportunity to work on a progressing residential development
• Immediate start available

Apply Now

To apply, please send your CV along with your qualifications, availability, and salary/day rate expectations.

If you would like to discuss the role before applying or require any further information, please feel free to get in touch directly.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis due to the urgent requirement.