Senior Site Manager

Persimmon; Taunton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Car Allowance or Company Car

Healthcare

Life Cover & Contributory Pension

Employee Benefits Platform

Job summary

Persimmon Homes is seeking a Senior Site Manager to lead a development site in Somerset. You will ensure timely delivery to specification, maintain safety standards, and manage quality inspections per group guidelines.

The role requires a proven lifecycle-management track record in house building, knowledge of NHBC/LABC/Premier standards, and valid CSCS/SMSTS credentials, with a full UK driving licence. A NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management is preferred.

Qualifications

• A proven track record of managing the full lifecycle of a construction development site.
• Experience within the house building industry is essential.
• Understanding of the NHBC or /LABC/Premier standards.
• Understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation.
• Current CSCS Card (Construction Skills Certification Scheme).
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) are essential.
• Full UK Driving Licence is required.
• Qualified to minimum NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management preferred TPBN1_UKTJ.

Responsibilities

• Manage a construction site to ensure development is completed on time, to specification and safety regulations.
• Ensure all quality and safety inspections are within quality control standards and carried out in accordance with Group guidelines.
• Facilitate communication and coordinate activities with external third-parties, such as warranty provider, local authorities and utility companies to ensure achievement of the build programme.
• Maintain accurate records for the development including but not limited to staff.

Skills

Site management

Construction experience

Health & Safety

CSCS

SMSTS

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management

Job description

What you'll do as a Senior Site Manager:

Manage a construction site, to ensure the development is completed on time, to specification and safety regulations, while complying with company and construction build and quality standards Ensure all quality and safety inspections are within quality control standards and carried out in accordance with Group guidelines Facilitate communication and coordinate activities with external third-parties, such as warranty provider, local authorities and utility companies to ensure achievement of the build programme Maintain accurate records for the development including but not limited to, staff

What experience do I need?

A proven track record of managing the full lifecycle of a construction development site Experience within the house building industry is essential Understanding of the NHBC or /LABC/Premier standards Understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation Current CSCS Card (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) are essential Full UK Driving Licence is required Qualified to minimum NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management preferred TPBN1_UKTJ

Job Title: Senior Site Manager Location: Somerset, TA19

Looking for a career where your ambition meets real opportunity? Join Persimmon Homes as a Senior Site Manager and step into a role where your success is celebrated, your growth supported, and your work truly matters. Why Persimmon Homes? We're one of the UK's largest and most established housebuilders - FTSE 100 listed, with 29 regional offices and thousands of quality homes built every year. At Persimmon, we don't just build homes - we build careers. When you join us as a Senior Site Manager, you'll benefit from: Competitive salary Bonus Car Allowance or Company Car 5

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