Residential Site Manager

Residential Site Manager

Location:

Midlands
Sector:
Residential Construction / House building
Salary:
Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

We are currently seeking an experienced Residential Site Manager to join a residential house building team delivering new-build housing developments across the Midlands.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven construction professional with a strong background in residential house building, who can manage site operations, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure homes are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of a residential development, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, building standards, and company procedures.

• Manage the day-to-day operations of a residential housing development.
• Coordinate subcontractors, trades, suppliers, and site personnel.
• Ensure construction activities are completed in accordance with the programme and agreed deadlines.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, quality control, and site presentation.
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation and company policies.
• Conduct regular site inspections, toolbox talks, and health and safety audits.
• Monitor progress against the construction programme and proactively address delays.
• Manage site logistics, deliveries, materials, and resource allocation.
• Liaise with the Contracts Manager, Construction Manager, technical teams, and external consultants.
• Ensure plots are completed to the required specifications and quality standards.
• Oversee snagging, finishing works, and the preparation of properties for handover.
• Maintain accurate site records, progress reports, and relevant construction documentation.
• Ensure compliance with current Building Regulations and applicable warranty provider requirements.

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within residential construction or house building.
• Experience managing new-build housing developments from commencement through to completion.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, sequencing, and site management procedures.
• A valid SMSTS certificate
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• A valid CSCS card appropriate to the role.
• First Aid at Work qualification.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage subcontractors effectively and drive programme performance.
• A sound understanding of health and safety legislation and quality assurance procedures.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work to demanding deadlines.

• Experience working for a regional or national house builder.
• Relevant NVQ Level 6 in Construction Site Management or an equivalent qualification.
• Knowledge of NHBC standards and residential building warranty requirements.
• Experience managing multiple plots at different stages of construction.
• A strong track record of delivering developments to programme and maintaining high-quality standards.

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Company benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on established residential developments.
• Long-term career prospects within a growing construction business.
• A professional working environment with opportunities for career progression.