Residential Site Manager – Dorset Flagship Project

Fawkes & Reece London; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Long-term project stability

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London is seeking a Residential Site Manager for a major housing development in Dorset. You will oversee day-to-day site operations, driving safety, quality and programme delivery to meet targets.

The role requires coordinating multiple trades, liaising with stakeholders, and ensuring NHBC compliance on a flagship project scheduled to complete in 2029. The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years’ experience on residential sites, hold SMSTS, CSCS Black Card and First Aid at Work, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years' experience as a Site Manager on residential housing developments.
• Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors and trades on site and understanding construction programmes.
• Ability to maintain high health and safety standards on active sites and deliver plots to quality targets.

Responsibilities

• Manage all on-site construction activities from groundworks through to completion.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, site labour and materials per programme.
• Maintain health, safety, quality and environmental standards through site inspections and toolbox talks.
• Monitor progress and report updates to senior management; manage site logistics and security.
• Ensure NHBC and building regulations compliance.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, authorities and stakeholders as required.
• Oversee handovers and achieve customer satisfaction targets.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Budget awareness

MS Office and reporting

Education

NVQ Level 6 in Construction Site Management

CIOB membership or working towards

SMSTS

CSCS Black Card

First Aid at Work

Temporary Works Coordinator

Scaffold Inspection certification

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Site reporting systems

Job description

Fawkes & Reece London is seeking a Residential Site Manager for a major housing development in Dorset. You will oversee day-to-day site operations, driving safety, quality and programme delivery to meet targets.

The role requires coordinating multiple trades, liaising with stakeholders, and ensuring NHBC compliance on a flagship project scheduled to complete in 2029. The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years’ experience on residential sites, hold SMSTS, CSCS Black Card and First Aid at Work, and