Senior Site Manager

JR United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable residential contractor seeks a Senior Site Manager for a new 16-unit Housing Association project in Somerton. This role involves full site responsibility from groundworks to handover, emphasizing quality, teamwork, and professional growth. Ideal candidates will have experience in affordable housing projects, showcasing strong leadership and H&S compliance.

Benefits

Car allowance

Pension plan

Paid holidays

Career progression opportunities

Positive, team-oriented culture

Qualifications

• Proven background in residential construction with Housing Associations.
• Experience delivering projects from start to finish.
• Strong leadership and planning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day site management and project delivery.
• Manage trades and subcontractors ensuring compliance with health and safety.
• Liaise with local authorities and maintain site documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Health & Safety compliance

Quality control

Education

SMSTS certification

First Aid certification

CSCS (Black or Gold card preferred)

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.