Senior Site Manager

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential contractor in the UK is seeking a Senior Site Manager for a 16-unit Housing Association project in Somerton. The successful candidate will be responsible for site management from groundworks to handover, ensuring quality, compliance, and effective communication across teams. With a competitive salary and supportive culture, this role offers genuine career progression and the chance to lead impactful projects.

Benefits

Car allowance

Pension plan

Holiday benefits

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven background in residential construction.
• Experience managing affordable housing projects.
• Track record of delivering projects from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations and delivery.
• Oversee trades and subcontractors on-site.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

H&S compliance

Education

SMSTS Certification

First Aid Certification

CSCS (Black or Gold card)

Job description

Job Description

Senior Site Manager – Residential Contractor

Somerton | Up to £70,000 + Package

16-Unit Housing Association Site

️ Medium-Sized Residential Contractor

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 )
• 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.