Senior Site Manager

Thomas Gray Ltd; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Lead a quality residential development

Long-term career prospects

Supportive business culture

Deliver high-quality housing scheme

Job summary

Thomas Gray Ltd seeks an experienced Senior Site Manager for a flagship 120-unit traditional build housing development in Cheltenham. You will be the Number 1 on site, overseeing day-to-day operations, leading the site team, and ensuring delivery to the highest quality standards and customer experience.

Role involves owning the day-to-day management, driving safety, programme, and quality, while building strong relationships with subcontractors and stakeholders, reporting progress to senior

Qualifications

• SMSTS mandatory on-site safety training.
• CSCS Card (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) required.
• First Aid at Work certification essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage all site operations from start through to completion.
• Lead and motivate site team, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Drive programme, quality, health & safety, and customer satisfaction to meet targets.
• Ensure homes are delivered to the highest standards.
• Build strong relationships with internal departments, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate site records and report progress to senior management.
• Foster a positive, collaborative team environment on site.

Job description

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Site Manager to join a well-established residential developer on a 120-unit traditional build housing development.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take full responsibility for a flagship development, leading the site team from the front and ensuring the project is delivered safely, on programme, to the highest quality standards and with an exceptional customer experience.

Working alongside an Assistant Site Manager, you will be the Number 1 on site, taking ownership of the day-to-day management of the development while fostering a positive, collaborative culture across the project.

The Role

As Senior Site Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Managing all site operations from start through to completion.
• Leading and motivating the site team, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Driving programme, quality, health & safety and customer satisfaction.
• Ensuring homes are delivered to the highest standards.
• Building strong relationships with internal departments, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Maintaining accurate site records and reporting progress to senior management.
• Creating a positive team environment where collaboration and communication are key.

About You

We are looking for a proven Senior Site Manager who has:

• A strong track record delivering traditional build residential developments.
• Experience working for well-recognised UK residential developers.
• Demonstrable longevity with previous employers, reflecting commitment, loyalty and consistent performance.
• Previous experience as the Number 1 Site Manager on a residential development.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach with a genuine passion for quality.
• The ability to build strong working relationships and lead by example.
• A team‑first mentality with a collaborative management style.

Essential Qualifications

• SMSTS
• CSCS Card
• First Aid at Work

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The opportunity to lead a quality residential development.
• Long‑term career prospects with a respected residential developer.
• A supportive business that values loyalty, teamwork and high standards.
• The chance to play a key role in delivering a high-quality housing scheme from inception through to completion.