Senior Site Manager

TSR Recruitment Limited; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected housing developer is seeking a Senior Site Manager to oversee high-quality new build developments in Gateshead. The role involves managing site activities, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and leading a team of subcontractors. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in residential developments and strong leadership skills. Excellent benefits include a competitive salary and multiple perks.

Benefits

26 days' holiday + bank holidays

Company car or car allowance

Discretionary bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing high volume new build housing developments.
• Extensive experience managing labour only contractors.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Managing the development to meet build programme budgets.
• Taking full responsibility for site staff and subcontractors.
• Ordering materials in a timely manner.

Skills

Leadership skills

Understanding of construction build programmes

Customer satisfaction achievement

Compliance with health and safety standards

Education

SMSTS

CSCS Card

First Aid

Fire Marshall

Scaffolding Awareness

Job description

Senior Site Manager - New Build Housing - Gateshead

Permanent | Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Site Manager looking to take the next step in your career?

Our client, a leading name in the housing sector, is seeking a Senior Site Manager to join their team on a residential development in Gateshead. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering high quality new build homes while working for a company that truly values its people.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the development to maintain and deliver the build programme in line with budgets and forecasts.
• Taking full responsibility for site staff and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety standards.
• Liaising with head office, NHBC, and local authority departments.
• Ordering materials in a timely manner to keep the build programme on track.
• Overseeing all required NHBC inspections.
• Conducting customer handovers and managing any post-completion defects in partnership with the Customer Care team.
• Promoting a culture of safety, progress, quality, and innovation on site.

The Ideal Candidate

To be successful in this role, you will have proven experience managing high volume new build housing developments and strong leadership skills.

You will also demonstrate:

• Extensive experience managing labour only contractors.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Excellent understanding of construction build programmes and commercial awareness.
• In-depth knowledge of construction processes and building regulations (NHBC, Building Regs, etc.).
• Proven ability to achieve customer satisfaction targets.

Qualifications & Training

• SMSTS
• CSCS Card
• First Aid
• Fire Marshall
• Scaffolding Awareness

Benefits

• 26 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Company car or car allowance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Holiday Buy Back Scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Healthshield membership
• Life assurance scheme
• Share purchase plan
• High street and store discounts

How to Apply

If you're an experienced Site Manager looking to take on a senior leadership role with a respected housing developer, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please email your CV and a member of the team will be in touch