Senior Site Manager

Romans Recruitment Group Ltd; Aston End; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £60,000 - £75,000 per year

Office/site split in Hertfordshire

Strong project pipeline

Career progression to PM/CM

Supportive management

Job summary

Romans Recruitment Group Ltd has partnered with a Hertfordshire residential developer to recruit a Senior Site Manager. You will oversee delivery of housing schemes from inception to completion, leading site teams and subcontractors while ensuring safety, on-time progress and budget adherence.

This role combines site and office work across Hertfordshire, with clear progression to Project Manager and Construction Manager.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager in residential housing or property development.
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• Excellent understanding of construction methods, health & safety and quality standards.
• Ability to manage programmes, budgets and multiple stakeholders.
• Commercial awareness and proactive problem-solving ability.
• Ambitious, career-driven and keen to progress into Project Management and Construction Management.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage residential housing developments from inception through to completion.
• Lead site teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
• Monitor progress, resolve site issues and drive delivery performance.
• Maintain compliance with health & safety legislation, NHBC requirements and building regulations.
• Coordinate resources, materials and site logistics effectively.
• Produce site reports, attend project meetings and liaise with internal stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• Support the commercial and project teams with planning, procurement and programme management.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to the development of the wider construction team.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Site management

Stakeholder coordination

Health & safety

Education

SMSTS

CSCS Card

First Aid at Work

NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management or equivalent

Job description

Senior Site Manager

Hertfordshire | Residential Property Developer
Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 + Benefits
Excellent Career Progression to Project Manager / Construction Manager

The Company

Our client is a well-established and growing residential property developer delivering high-quality housing developments across Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas. Due to continued expansion, they are seeking an ambitious Senior Site Manager who is looking to take the next step in their career, with genuine opportunities to progress into Project Management and ultimately Construction Management.

This role offers a blend of site-based and office-based responsibilities, providing excellent exposure to the wider delivery and management of residential developments.

The Role

As Senior Site Manager, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of residential developments from inception through to completion. Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will oversee construction activities, manage site teams and subcontractors, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

The successful candidate will be a motivated individual with a proactive approach, strong leadership skills and a clear desire to progress their career within a growing property developer.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage residential housing developments from inception through to completion.
• Lead site teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
• Monitor progress, resolve site issues and drive delivery performance.
• Maintain compliance with health & safety legislation, NHBC requirements and building regulations.
• Coordinate resources, materials and site logistics effectively.
• Produce site reports, attend project meetings and liaise with internal stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• Support the commercial and project teams with planning, procurement and programme management.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to the development of the wider construction team.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager within residential housebuilding or property development.
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• Excellent understanding of construction methods, health & safety and quality standards.
• Ability to manage programmes, budgets and multiple stakeholders.
• Commercial awareness and proactive problem-solving ability.
• Ambitious, career-driven and keen to progress into Project Management and Construction Management.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Qualifications

• SMSTS
• CSCS Card
• First Aid at Work
• NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management or equivalent (preferred)

What's on Offer

• £60,000 - £75,000 basic salary.
• Split between office and site-based working across Hertfordshire.
• Strong pipeline of quality residential developments.
• Genuine progression into Project Manager and Construction Manager positions.
• Supportive management team and long-term career prospects.