Senior Site Manager

Professional Construction Recruitment; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading high-volume residential developer in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager to oversee large-scale housing developments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in residential construction, particularly with timber frame and traditional build methods. Responsibilities include managing on-site operations, leading teams, and ensuring compliance with health & safety standards while delivering high-quality homes.

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a Senior Site Manager within residential construction.
• Proven track record on high-volume housebuilding sites.
• Hands-on experience with timber frame AND traditional build.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day on-site operations for large-scale residential developments.
• Oversee timber frame and traditional build phases.
• Lead site teams, subcontractors, and trades to maintain productivity.
• Drive project timelines and ensure build programmes are met.
• Maintain strict health & safety compliance across the site.
• Conduct regular site inspections and ensure NHBC standards are met.

Skills

Residential construction experience

Leadership skills

Problem-solving abilities

Timber frame construction

Traditional build methods

Job description

A leading high-volume residential developer is looking for an experienced Senior Site Manager to oversee the delivery of multi-plot housing developments. This role is ideal for a construction professional with a strong background in housebuilding, timber frame, and traditional build methods, looking to join an established developer with a consistent pipeline of work.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day on-site operations for large-scale residential developments
• Oversee timber frame and traditional build phases
• Lead site teams, subcontractors, and trades to maintain productivity and quality
• Drive project timelines and ensure build programmes are met
• Maintain strict health & safety compliance across the site
• Conduct regular site inspections and ensure NHBC standards are met
• Coordinate with technical, commercial, and customer service teams
• Deliver homes to a high standard and support the customer journey

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong experience as a Senior Site Manager within residential construction
• Proven track record on high-volume housebuilding sites
• Hands-on experience with timber frame AND traditional build
• Excellent leadership skills with strong communication and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple phases on fast-paced dev...