Senior Site Manager

Our client is one of the UK's largest residential property developers. Operating across 22 divisions throughout England, Scotland, and Wales, they have been named a 5-star home builder by the Home Builders Federation for 10 consecutive years — a rating based directly on customer satisfaction feedback.

With annual revenues of £2.76 billion and build completions of 8,749 homes and rising, they continues to deliver strong, sustained growth while maintaining a genuine focus on build quality, sustainability, and employee development.

The Role

I am seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager to take full responsibility for the safe, on-programme, and high-quality delivery of a residential development in Leicestershire. This is a hands-on leadership role, suited to a proven residential construction professional ready to take full ownership of a site from groundworks through to legal completion and handover.

Key Responsibilities

* Take full accountability for the day-to-day running of the site, including health & safety, build quality, and programme delivery

* Manage and coordinate all trades and subcontractors on site, ensuring works are sequenced efficiently and to the highest standard

* Act as the site's responsible person for health & safety compliance, including inductions, RAMS review, toolbox talks, and site inspections

* Maintain and drive the build programme, working closely with the Project/Contracts Manager to manage risks to time, cost, and quality

* Oversee quality control and snagging, ensuring homes meet NHBC standards and the company's own quality benchmarks

* Manage material and plant deliveries, ensuring efficient site logistics

* Mentor and support Assistant Site Managers and trainees, developing site talent

* Liaise with the sales team, NHBC inspectors, and, where required, homeowners to ensure a smooth handover experience

* Maintain accurate site records, diaries, and progress reporting

Candidate Requirements

Essential

* Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager (or strong, established Site Manager ready to step up) within residential house building

* Strong track record of delivering high-quality homes safely and on programme

* Experience with timber frame and/or traditional (brick and block) construction methods

* Good tenure in previous roles, demonstrating stability and commitment

* SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)

* CSCS Black Card (or working toward NVQ Level 6 in Construction Site Management)

* First Aid at Work

Desirable

* NHBC Pride in the Job Award history (a strong indicator of quality and consistency)

* Experience working within a volume house builder environment

* Familiarity with Bellway's build standards or those of a comparable major house builder

Personal Attributes

* Strong leadership and man-management skills, with the ability to motivate site teams and subcontractors

* Excellent organisational skills, with meticulous attention to quality and detail

* Confident communicator, comfortable liaising with clients, homeowners, and external stakeholders

* A genuine passion for delivering homes people are proud to live in

Pleasee hit apply and I will be in touch to discuss further