Senior Site Manager

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential contractor is seeking a Senior Site Manager for a new 16-unit Housing Association project in Somerton. You will oversee the entire site management process from groundworks to handover, ensuring compliance and high standards of work. The role offers a competitive salary up to £70,000 and a supportive working culture conducive to career growth.

Benefits

Car allowance

Pension plan

Competitive holiday package

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven background in residential construction.
• Experience managing Housing Association projects.
• Able to deliver schemes from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day site management and delivery of the project.
• Managing all trades and subcontractors.
• Ensuring H&S compliance and quality control.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational Skills

Education

SMSTS Certification

First Aid Certification

CSCS (Black or Gold card)

Job description

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? Somerton | ? Up to £70,000 + Package

? 16-Unit Housing Association Site

? Contact: Jack Houghton | Walker & Sloan Recruitment

The Opportunity:

Walker & Sloan are proud to be partnering with a respected, medium-sized residential contractor to appoint a Senior Site Manager for a brand-new 16-unit Housing Association scheme based in Somerton.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take full site responsibility from groundworks through to handover, working with a company that values quality, teamwork, and professional development.

The Role:

As Senior Site Manager, you will take ownership of the project and be responsible for:

• Day-to-day site management and delivery of the project to programme
• Managing all trades and subcontractors
• Ensuring H&S compliance and quality control on site
• Working closely with the contracts manager and commercial team
• Holding regular progress meetings and maintaining site documentation
• Liaising with local authorities and clients where necessary

The Ideal Candidate:

We're looking for an experienced Site Manager with a proven background in residential construction, ideally including:

• Experience managing Housing Association or affordable housing projects
• A track record of delivering schemes from start to finish
• SMSTS, First Aid, and CSCS (Black or Gold card preferred)
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• The ability to work autonomously and maintain a high-quality standard

What's in it for you?

• Salary up to £70,000 (dependent on experience)
• Competitive package including car allowance, pension, and holiday
• A positive, team-oriented working culture
• Genuine career progression in a growing business

Interested?

If you're a driven Site Manager ready to step up or a seasoned Senior Site Manager looking for a local project with a supportive contractor, we’d love to hear from you.

? Apply now or contact Jack Houghton at Walker & Sloan Recruitment for a confidential chat.