Senior Site Manager

Thorn Baker Construction; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Senior Site Manager for residential projects in the South West Region. This role involves leading new-build housing projects, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance with regulations. With attractive salary and benefits, it's an excellent opportunity for a qualified professional to advance their career.

Benefits

Car allowance or company car + fuel allowance

Bonus scheme

Private pension scheme

Private healthcare

Excellent progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in new build housing and residential construction.
• First Aid at Work qualified.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed site method statements and assist in overall build programme.
• Monitor progress and ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation.
• Produce weekly progress reports and risk assessments.

Skills

Health, Safety & Environmental legislation

Cost control

Budgeting

Education

NVQ Level 6 Residential Construction Site Management

Tools

CSCS Site Manager card

Job description

Job Title: Senior Site Manager - Residential Construction

Location: South West Region

Salary: £65,000 - £75,000

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an experienced construction professional looking for your next leadership role in residential development? We're recruiting for a Senior Site Manager to lead the delivery of new-build housing projects, delivering high-quality, defect-free homes, safely, on time, and within budget.

In this role, you will also act as the Designated Individual Principal Contractor under the Building Safety Act.

What's in it for you:

• £65,000 - £75,000 basic salary
• Car allowance or company car + fuel allowance
• Bonus scheme
• Private pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Excellent progression opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

Pre-Construction & Planning

• Develop detailed site method statements (compound locations, materials storage, spoil management, traffic/highway constraints).
• Assist in production of overall build programme and specific roads, sewers, and enabling works programmes.
• Assess and communicate plant, equipment, material and resource requirements.
• Coordinate with Technical, Commercial, and Sales teams to ensure accurate information flow.
• Develop accelerated build programme for show home areas.

Monitoring & Reporting

• Produce weekly progress reports and action plans.
• Monitor progress against programme and adjust plans as needed to meet targets.

Health & Safety

• Contribute to the pre-start H&S plan and continuously update throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and internal company procedures.
• Conduct regular site safety inspections and enforce method statements and risk assessments.
• Ensure operatives and subcontractors hold all necessary qualifications and certifications.
• Actively monitor site-specific risk assessments, COSHH reports, and safe systems of work.

What We're Looking For:

• Extensive experience in new build housing and residential construction.
• NVQ Level 6 Residential Construction Site Management (or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of Health, Safety & Environmental legislation and Building Safety Act requirements.
• Background in cost control, budgeting and financial reporting.
• Trade background desirable.
• CSCS Site Manager card required.
• First Aid at Work qualified.

Apply Today

If this role and great company perks are of interest please click apply to send your CV, or if you have any questions contact Kirk at Thorn Baker, Bristol.