Senior Site Manager

PACE Recruitment; Sileby; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Sileby is seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager to oversee a new build housing project. The successful candidate will have over 10 years of site management experience, preferably in housing schemes. Responsibilities include resource management, compliance with safety regulations, and team development. This role demands strong leadership skills and attention to detail. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of proven background in new build housing site management.
• Ability to manage projects and deliver quality work on time and within budget.
• Valid SMSTS, First Aid at Work, and Basic Scaffolding Awareness certificates required.

Responsibilities

• Direct necessary resources to achieve project completion on time.
• Monitor material orders and compliance with safety regulations.
• Train and develop site teams effectively.

Skills

Project management

Health & Safety legislation

Leadership

Time management

Education

Degree in Construction Management or equivalent

NVQ Level 7

Tools

Asta Programme Management

MS Office (Word, Outlook)

Job description

Overview

SENIOR SITE MANAGER | LEICESTERSHIRE | HOUSING PROJECT

A fantastic opportunity for a Senior Site Manager to join a new developer on a new build housing scheme. The Senior Site Manager will be leading a new build traditional housing scheme with 18-24 months left to run reporting into a visiting Construction Director. The role is within a new growing developer who are very well financially backed and growing currently.

Responsibilities

• To direct the necessary labour, plant, staff, and equipment to achieve both plot and project completion on time, to specification and within budget.
• Monitor that the Buying team and Surveying department order the correct materials and sub-contract services in good time to meet contract objectives.
• Manage site teams by monitoring performance against contract targets and instigating any necessary corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with Company Safety Policy and Health and Safety Regulations.
• To direct the necessary labour, plant, staff, and equipment to achieve both plot and project completion on time, to specification and within budget.
• Monitor that the Buying team and Surveying department order the correct materials and sub-contract services in good time to meet contract objectives.
• Ensure that staff and operatives are managed and led effectively by developing the skills and attitudes of managers leading to provision of a working environment that engenders high morale.
• Train and develop subordinates to meet current and assessed future requirements.
• 100% compliance with current NHBC / Local Authority standards.
• Achieve 5* status on overall satisfaction levels on the completed Customer satisfaction survey questionnaire.
• Build productive stakeholder relationships.
• Adhere to our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality.

About you

• A 10+ proven background in new build housing site management.
• Degree-qualified in Construction Management, CIOB, NVQ 7, (or working toward) preferred.
• Proficient in Asta Programme Management, MS Office programmes; particularly Word and Outlook.
• Proven ability to manage projects and deliver quality work on time, within budget.
• Able to work as part of a team as well as autonomously.
• Able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of Health & Safety legislation.
• Thorough, with strong attention to detail.
• Strong Time management skills with an ability to prioritise.
• Ability to communicate well with individuals at all levels.
• Strong leadership skills with an ability to mentor and develop others.
• Valid SMSTS certificate.
• Valid First Aid at Work certificate.
• Valid Basic Scaffolding Awareness Certificate.
• Detail-focused, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-standard environment