M&E Site Manager High-End Residential

RGB Network; Cranbrook; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Cranbrook is seeking an experienced M&E Site Manager for a high-end residential development. This role requires solid experience in residential projects, ideally with a plumbing or mechanical background. The successful candidate will manage site procedures, ensure health and safety compliance, and lead a skilled team to deliver quality projects. The position offers a salary around £50,000 and benefits including holidays and a pension.

Benefits

20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Company phone

Pension

Qualifications

• Must have delivered residential projects for a Tier 1 Contractor.
• Experience with fast-paced, high-spec residential projects.
• Strong plumbing or mechanical background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve issues before they arise.
• Adapt plans efficiently while maintaining progress.
• Manage site procedures and health & safety standards.

Skills

Residential experience

Site procedures knowledge

Health & safety knowledge

Quality standards knowledge

Education

SMSTS or SSSTS

Black CSCS card

NVQ or City & Guilds in Plumbing/Mechanical

Job description

M&E Site Manager – High-End Residential (Mechanically Biased)
Cranbrook, near Tonbridge
£50,000 salary (flexible) or competitive day rate
ASAP start
The Project
We’re working on a premium new-build residential developmentconsisting of 4–5 bedroom homes, each valued at approximately £1.2 million.

• Project value: £17 million
• Current phase: Phase C – 11 months remaining
• Future pipeline: Two additional phases lined up
• Team on site: 8 permanent staff (4 electricians, 4 plumbers) – award-winning and highly experienced, all permanent staff
• Systems: All new installations including Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs)

This is a self-delivering site. We’re looking for a proactive Site Managerwho can identify and resolve issues before they arise, and adapt plans efficiently while maintaining progress.
Working Hours

• Core: 8:00am – 5:00pm / Most site operatives work 7:15am – 4:15pm
• Flexibility based on your efficiency and site management style

The Ideal Candidate
We’re looking for someone with solid residential experience, M&E sector or with a plumbing/mechanical background who has delivered residential projects for a Tier 1 Contractor.
Essential:

• SMSTS or SSSTS
• Black CSCS card
• Experience with fast-paced, high-spec residential projects
• Strong knowledge of site procedures, health & safety, and quality standards

Preferred:

• NVQ or City & Guilds in Plumbing/Mechanical, or time-served background
• Experience with Tier 1 contractors

Salary & Package

• Salary: £50,000 (negotiable for the right person)
• Day rate: Open to discussion
• 20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Company phone
• Pension
• Immediate start available

PLEASE CONTACT SEAN HICTHMAN ON 020 7932 2800 / [e-mail]