Lead Site Manager – Traditional Residential Build (29 Homes)

Berkeley Group Plc; Hertford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Discount platform

Berkeley Foundation volunteer day

Private pension plan

Group life assurance

Job summary

Berkeley Group plc in Hertford is recruiting a Site Manager to lead the 29-townhouse development at Hertford Locks. You will manage work packages, coordinate trades, and ensure build sequences and quality standards are met.

You will supervise contractors, monitor progress, resolve interfaces, and maintain records. A degree or professional qualification and CSCS, SMSTS, and First Aid are required, with a track record in traditionally built residential schemes.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable Site Manager experience on traditionally built residential developments.
• Strong practical knowledge of traditional construction methods, build sequencing, trade interfaces and finishing standards.
• Experience managing trade contractors and packages through multiple stages of the build.
• A sound understanding of construction drawings, specifications, quality plans and inspection processes.
• The ability to monitor programme performance and elevate risks or delays clearly.
• A consistent focus on safety, build quality and delivering work right first time.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Experience supporting or developing Assistant Site Managers or junior team members.
• A construction or engineering degree, HNC, Level 6 NVQ or a strong relevant trade background.
• A Management or Professionally Qualified Person CSCS card, SMSTS and First Aid qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead the 29-townhouse Hertford Locks development from site setup to handover.
• Coordinate trades and manage work packages through the build sequence.
• Identify interfaces, sequencing requirements and delivery risks.
• Supervise contractors, labour and site activities.
• Ensure work conforms to drawings, specifications and quality standards.
• Check plans and technical information for accuracy; support issue resolution.
• Monitor progress against the build programme and milestones.
• Maintain records of delays, inspections and quality checks.
• Ensure Inspection and Test Plans and commissioning requirements are followed.
• Inspect completed work and address defects promptly to standard.
• Liaise with Project Manager and Commercial team on instructions, variations and payments.
• Support and develop Assistant Site Managers across areas and packages.
• Promote collaboration between contractors, consultants and project team.

Skills

Site manager experience

Traditional construction methods

Manage trade contractors

Read drawings & specifications

Monitor programme performance

Safety focus

Strong communication

Develop Assistant Site Managers

Construction/engineering degree or-equ

CSCS card

SMSTS

First Aid qualification

Education

Construction or engineering degree, HNC, Level 6 NVQ or strong relevant trade background

Job description

Berkeley Group plc in Hertford is recruiting a Site Manager to lead the 29-townhouse development at Hertford Locks. You will manage work packages, coordinate trades, and ensure build sequences and quality standards are met.

You will supervise contractors, monitor progress, resolve interfaces, and maintain records. A degree or professional qualification and CSCS, SMSTS, and First Aid are required, with a track record in traditionally built residential schemes.