Onsite Manager

Fawkes & Reece; Southampton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece are seeking an experienced Residential Site Manager to oversee a major housing development in Southampton. The role involves managing day-to-day site operations, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, to budget, and to quality standards.

The position requires a minimum of 12 months' experience on residential housing developments, strong knowledge of NHBC standards and building regulations, and proven leadership of site teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience as a Site Manager on residential housing developments.
• Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors and trades on site.
• Strong understanding of construction programmes and site sequencing.
• Experience delivering plots to agreed quality and production targets.
• Ability to manage site teams and drive project progress effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage all on-site construction activities from groundworks through to completion.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, site labour, and materials.
• Ensure works are completed in accordance with construction programmes.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
• Conduct regular site inspections and toolbox talks.
• Monitor progress and report updates to senior management.
• Manage site logistics and site security.
• Ensure NHBC and building regulation requirements are met.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, local authorities, and stakeholders as required.
• Oversee handovers and ensure customer satisfaction targets are achieved.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Deadline-driven

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

MS Office

Site reporting

Education

NVQ Level 6 in Construction Site Management

SMSTS certificate

CSCS Managers Card

First Aid at Work

Full UK Driving Licence

NHBC standards knowledge

Temporary Works Coordinator

Scaffold Inspection certificate

CIOB membership or working towards

Tools

MS Office

Site reporting systems

Job description

Residential Site Manager

Location: Southampton, Hampshire

Project: Large Residential Development

Salary: Competitive + Package

About the Role

Our client is a well-known national house developer with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality residential communities across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Residential Site Manager to oversee a major housing development in Southampton.

This is a long-term opportunity on a flagship residential scheme that is scheduled for completion in 2029. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day site operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, to budget, and in line with company quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all on-site construction activities from groundworks through to completion.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, site labour, and materials.
• Ensure works are completed in accordance with construction programmes.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
• Conduct regular site inspections and toolbox talks.
• Monitor progress and report updates to senior management.
• Manage site logistics and site security.
• Ensure all NHBC and building regulation requirements are met.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, local authorities, and stakeholders as required.
• Oversee handovers and ensure customer satisfaction targets are achieved.

Experience Requirements

• Applicants must demonstrate:
• A minimum of 12 months experience as a Site Manager on residential housing developments.
• Proven experience managing new-build residential projects from inception to completion.
• Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors and trades on site.
• Strong understanding of construction programmes and site sequencing.
• Experience maintaining excellent health and safety standards on active construction sites.
• Previous experience delivering plots to agreed quality and production targets.
• Ability to manage site teams and drive project progress effectively.

Essential Qualifications & Certifications

• Valid SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) certificate.
• Valid CSCS Managers Card.
• Valid First Aid at Work certificate.
• Full UK Driving Licence and own transport.
• Strong knowledge of NHBC standards and current building regulations.

Desirable Qualifications

• NVQ Level 6 in Construction Site Management (or equivalent).
• Temporary Works Coordinator certification.
• Scaffold Inspection certification.
• CIOB membership or working towards professional accreditation.

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of construction budgets.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and site reporting systems.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work with a well-known and respected house developer.
• Long-term project stability with a development due for completion in 2029.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Career progression opportunities within a successful and growing business.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to demonstrate previous residential site management experience on volume housing developments.