Site Manager

Our client is an award-winning residential property developer.

Their construction team and the quality of the homes they design and build are some of the best in Scotland and the working environment they create is industry-leading.

They want you to share their ambition, bring your ideas, be passionate about the team you will lead and the new homes you will create

They take a huge amount of pride in what they do and expect their people to do the same. Their focus is on the delivery of quality homes and building strong working relationships.

They are currently seeking an experienced Site Manager to join their team to oversee day-to-day operations on our new residential housing site in the Scottish Borders.

You’ll be responsible for ensuring that all construction activities are completed safely, built to the highest quality, on time and within budget. You will be expected to manage site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, liaise with external consultants and be an integral part of the team.

You will be customer facing and an ambassador for the business.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver quality homes you are proud of and clients love

Plan and manage daily site activities in accordance with the programme and Health & Safety guidelines

Supervise and manage all site activities

Coordinate with the design team, local authorities as construction progressed

Build strong working relationships with our supply chain team, warranty providers and local authorities

Implement and maintain Health & Safety policies in compliance with CDM Regulations 2015

Ensure timely ordering and delivery of materials, control of stock of site and close working relationship with the commercial team

Coordinate site logistics, including site access, deliveries, and waste management

Manage regular project meetings with the sales and management team

Their client’s journey is key – active engagement is a must – at client meetings, welcome meetings and handovers – you will be the face of the construction team, demonstrating everything that is excellent about the home you will hand over

Proactively manage all client aftercare care within our timescales

Key Skills & Attributes

A demonstratable leader with great communication skills

Proven experience delivering residential housing

Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings

Proficient in construction programming and sequencing

Strong understanding of Scottish Building Regulations and domestic warrant process

Ability to manage multiple trades and resolve site issues effectively

Skilled in risk assessment and Health & Safety management

Ambition and attention to detail is a must

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum 10 years in a site management role on housing developments

Proven track record

Excellent communication & negotiation skills

Attention to detail and quality

SMSTS (Site Safety qualifications)

CSCS Black or Gold Card (Management Level)

First Aid at Work certification

Full UK driving licence

Sound Commercial Awareness

Our client believes in recruiting the very best people, developing their skills and rewarding them well.

James Gray Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates, regardless of race, sex, disability, beliefs, sexual orientation, or age