Senior Site Manager

Crest Nicholson plc; Brackley; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Crest Nicholson Midlands Division are recruiting a Senior Site Manager to join our Yarndale Gardens development in Brackley, Northamptonshire. This role reports to the Build Manager and focuses on the fast, accurate and cost-efficient planning of developments on site.

You will manage subcontractors, ensure quality and health & safety, monitor budgets and store materials safely, while upholding Crest Nicholson’s premium standards and commitments to customers.

Qualifications

• Strong Site Management experience with a main Housebuilder.
• Excellent time management and able to manage multiple subcontractors on site.
• Commercially and financially aware of costing and sustainability.
• Able to build strong working relationships.
• Strong team and people management skills.
• Motivated and able to engage with all levels of staff; colleagues and third parties.
• Health and Safety focused with the ability to naturally promote a safe working environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan developments sites accurately to ensure speed and cost efficiency.
• Onboard suitable sub-contractors and manage resources.
• Ensure materials are stored safely and correctly on site.
• Conduct checks to ensure quality standards and transfer drawings from concept to construction.
• Manage budgets while upholding health and safety standards.

Skills

Site management

Subcontractors management

Budget awareness

Team leadership

People management

Health and safety

Job description

For over 60 years, we have been delivering premium homes for a life less ordinary. Built with care, quality and attention to detail, our homes are set within carefully planned, sustainable communities in beautifully chosen locations, giving our customers a home they’ll love.

Our success is built on exceptional people, and we’re committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best talent in the industry. We’ll give you the support, opportunities and culture to thrive, grow your career and be part of something that matters in a place where you can truly belong.

Crest Nicholson Midlands Division are recruiting for a Senior Site Manager to join their team at our Yarndale Gardens development in Brackley, Northamptonshire.

We take pride in delivering homes that exceed our customers’ expectations, and every member of our site team plays an essential role in making that happen. Join us and help build high-quality, premium homes and thriving communities that will become part of people’s lives for generations to come, creating a legacy you can be proud of.

As an HBF five-star builder, we’re continually investing in our premium homes and evolving our house types to meet the needs of today’s homebuyers. We’re looking for people who care about the details, take real ownership in what they do and won’t settle for ‘good enough’. People who want to help create homes defined by great design, quality craftsmanship and exceptional standards.

So if you are looking for your next challenge come somewhere you’ll feel supported, have the opportunity to grow and develop your career, and be recognised for the difference you make by leading industry bodies such as Premier Guarantee and NHBC.

The successful candidate will be reporting into the Build Manager, and will be responsible for the speedy, accurate and cost effective planning of developments sites. In this role you are expected to gain a detailed understanding of the technical site and design requirements, identify and onboard suitable sub-contractors and ensure construction materials are resourced and stored safely and correctly on the site.

Each element of the scheme will need to adhere to strict quality standards, and you will be conducting critical checks across the scheme, ensuring setting out drawings, road positions, and each dwelling is accurately transferred from concept through to construction and completion. You will also be managing the budgets, whilst never compromising on quality and Health and Safety, immediately bringing any issues to the attention to the Build Manager.

Successful candidates will have the following skills:

• Strong Site Management experience with a main Housebuilder
• Excellent time management and able to manage multiple subcontractors on site
• Commercially and financially aware of costing and sustainability
• Able to build strong working relationships
• Strong team and people management skills
• Motivated and able to engage with all levels of staff; colleagues and third parties
• Health and Safety focused with the ability to naturally promote a safe working environment

The Company

Our people are at the heart of our business, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, supported and able to thrive.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and recognise that everyone has different needs outside of work too. That’s why, wherever possible, we’ll consider flexible working requests across every role, helping you find the right balance between work and life.

We're passionate about creating a culture built on collaboration, openness and continuous development, where your contributions are recognised, your career can grow, and you can make a real impact.

At Crest Nicholson, we care about you as an individual, not just the role you do, and we’re committed to supporting every part of your life — from your wellbeing and financial security to your lifestyle and career. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed with you in mind. This includes:

• Annual company bonus scheme
• Private healthcare and healthcare cash plan options
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Cycle to Work scheme

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