Senior Site Manager

Construction; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Car allowance or company vehicle

Performance-related bonus

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Generous holiday allowance

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Construction seeks an experienced Senior Site Manager to lead a 75-unit timber frame housing development in Cardiff. You will manage day-to-day site operations, coordinate subcontractors and direct labour, and drive safety, quality and programme to deliver on time and to a high standard.

Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you will ensure efficient progress, control costs, monitor workmanship, and work closely with technical, commercial and customer care teams to motivate the on-site team and

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager or experienced Site Manager within the housebuilding sector.
• Strong experience delivering timber frame residential developments.
• Track record of managing housing developments of similar size and complexity.
• Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing the build programme to achieve project milestones and completion dates.
• Leading all site operations, ensuring work is carried out safely and efficiently.
• Delivering exceptional build quality throughout all phases of construction.
• Managing subcontractors and ensuring productivity and workmanship meet company standards.
• Monitoring costs and minimising waste while maintaining programme targets.
• Conducting regular quality inspections and ensuring all homes are completed to a high standard.
• Maintaining excellent health & safety standards and ensuring full compliance with current legislation.
• Working closely with Technical, Commercial and Customer Care teams throughout the build process.
• Leading, motivating and developing the on-site team.

Skills

Timber frame construction

Leadership

Communication

Programme management

Education

SMSTS

CSCS Black or Gold Card

First Aid at Work

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Senior Site Manager - Timber Frame Housing Development

Location: Cardiff
Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Senior Site Manager - Cardiff

Our client, a well-established and highly regarded residential developer, is seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager to lead the delivery of a 75-unit timber frame housing development in Cardiff.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished Site Manager looking to take ownership of a quality residential scheme from construction through to completion. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving programme, quality, health & safety and customer satisfaction, ensuring the development is delivered on time and within budget. With a build programme of approximately 80 weeks for the 75 units, this represents an opportunity to focus on delivering a high quality product.

The Role

Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the site, coordinating subcontractors, direct labour and suppliers while maintaining the highest standards of construction and customer care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the build programme to achieve project milestones and completion dates.
• Leading all site operations, ensuring work is carried out safely and efficiently.
• Delivering exceptional build quality throughout all phases of construction.
• Managing subcontractors and ensuring productivity and workmanship meet company standards.
• Monitoring costs and minimising waste while maintaining programme targets.
• Conducting regular quality inspections and ensuring all homes are completed to a high standard.
• Maintaining excellent health & safety standards and ensuring full compliance with current legislation.
• Working closely with Technical, Commercial and Customer Care teams throughout the build process.
• Leading, motivating and developing the on-site team.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager or experienced Site Manager within the housebuilding sector.
• Strong experience delivering timber frame residential developments.
• A track record of successfully managing housing developments of a similar size and complexity.
• Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive approach with the ability to solve problems and manage multiple priorities.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality homes and exceptional customer satisfaction.

Essential Qualifications

• SMSTS
• CSCS Black or Gold Card
• First Aid at Work
• Full UK Driving Licence

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Car allowance or company vehicle
• Performance-related bonus
• Pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Generous holiday allowance
• Genuine opportunities for career progression with a respected regional developer