Residential Site Manager – Long-Term Southampton Project

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

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.