Immediate-Start Site Manager - New Build Housing (Temp)

Randstad Construction & Property; Ashington; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking an experienced Site Manager for a fast-paced, new build housing development in Ashington, Northumberland. The role is a temporary cover from now through Christmas, overseeing day-to-day operations, coordinating trades and ensuring quality and safety standards on site.

You must have volume/new build housing experience, SMSTS, CSCS Black Card, and First Aid at Work. Availability to start immediately and lead site teams is essential for this assignment.

Qualifications

• Experience as Site Manager on volume or speculative new build housing developments.
• Valid SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme).
• Valid CSCS Black Card (or equivalent).
• Valid First Aid at Work (3-day certification preferred).
• Availability to start immediately and commit through Christmas.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Up-to-date knowledge of NHBC standards and UK Building Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily site operations, groundworks, build stages and internal trades.
• Enforcing Health, Safety and Environmental compliance across the site.
• Managing and coordinating direct labour, sub-contractors and material deliveries to keep builds on programme.
• Conducting daily inductions, toolbox talks and RAMS reviews.
• Performing stage inspections, snagging and quality assurance checks.
• Liaising with the Contracts Manager, commercial team, building control and NHBC inspectors.

Skills

Site management

Leadership

Communication

Tools

CSCS Black Card

First Aid at Work

Job description

Randstad CPE is seeking an experienced Site Manager for a fast-paced, new build housing development in Ashington, Northumberland. The role is a temporary cover from now through Christmas, overseeing day-to-day operations, coordinating trades and ensuring quality and safety standards on site.

You must have volume/new build housing experience, SMSTS, CSCS Black Card, and First Aid at Work. Availability to start immediately and lead site teams is essential for this assignment.