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Fawkes & Reece; Congleton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece are recruiting for an experienced Site Manager to join a busy timber-frame housing development in Congleton. You will lead day-to-day construction activities, coordinate subcontractors and trades, and ensure safety, quality and programme targets are met.

Ideal candidates will have residential new build experience, strong organisational and communication skills, and qualifications including SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid. Contact Molly at our Bolton Office for details.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing construction activities on a busy housing development.
• Experience in residential new build housing, timber-frame knowledge.
• Experience coordinating trades to programme and maintain safety standards.
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day construction of timber-frame homes.
• Coordinate subcontractors and site trades to programme.
• Maintain high health and safety standards across the site.
• Ensure works meet required quality and specification.
• Monitor progress and identify potential delays.
• Lead site labour and resources effectively.
• Liaise with Site Manager, Contracts Manager and project team.
• Ensure plots progress through construction stages and address defects promptly.
• Maintain housekeeping and presentation standards across the site.
• Ensure builds comply with building regs and NHBC standards.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Good communication

Multi-priority management

Attention to detail

Education

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid

Job description

Fawkes & Reece are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Manager to join a busy and fast-paced newbuild residential development in Congleton.

Our client is a

highly respected and established house builder, with a strong reputation for delivering high‑quality new homes and maintaining excellent standards across their developments.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced

Site Manager to take responsibility for the day‑to‑day management of a busy timber‑frame housing development, working as part of a professional and well‑established site team.

The Role

As Site Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day‑to‑day construction activities across the development, ensuring that homes are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

You will be working in a

busy, fast‑paced environment, coordinating subcontractors, trades and site resources while ensuring programmes and build targets are achieved.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the day‑to‑day construction of timber‑frame new build homes.
• Coordinating subcontractors and site trades to ensure works are completed to programme.
• Maintaining high standards of health & safety across the development.
• Ensuring works are delivered to the required quality and specification.
• Monitoring progress against programme and identifying potential delays.
• Managing and coordinating site labour and resources effectively.
• Liaising closely with the Site Manager, Contracts Manager and wider project team.
• Ensuring plots are progressing efficiently through the various stages of construction.
• Maintaining excellent standards of housekeeping and presentation across the site.
• Carrying out regular inspections and ensuring defects are identified and addressed promptly.
• Ensuring all works comply with relevant building regulations, company procedures and NHBC standards.
• Providing leadership and direction to subcontractors and site teams.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Proven experience working within

residential new build housing.

• Previous experience managing construction activities on a busy housing development.
• Strong knowledge of

timber‑frame construction.

• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast‑paced environment.
• A strong understanding of health & safety and quality requirements.
• The confidence to manage subcontractors and site trades effectively.
• A proactive approach with the ability to identify and resolve issues before they impact programme.
• A strong eye for detail and commitment to delivering high‑quality homes.

including SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a

respected house builder on a well‑run and busy development.

If you are an experienced new‑build professional looking for your next opportunity and have the drive, organisation and leadership skills required to thrive on a busy development,

The relevant contact for this role is

Molly in our Bolton Office. You can contact me directly or via email at

If suitable, I will be in touch to discuss this opportunity with you further.