Senior Site Manager

Fawkes and Reece; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housebuilder in Wetherby is looking for an experienced Site Manager or Senior Site Manager. This role involves overseeing daily operations of a construction project, planning site activities, and ensuring high safety standards. The ideal candidate should have extensive site management experience, strong planning skills, and relevant qualifications. A driving license is essential. Competitive salary of £60K-£70K per year offered.

Qualifications

• Extensive previous site management within house building required.
• Proven ability to plan all aspects of complex construction operations.
• Full driving licence essential for this regional role.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct site staff and contractors.
• Plan and program site activities efficiently.
• Work with Contracts/Project Managers to maintain project progress.
• Identify and resolve site issues proactively.
• Provide updates to stakeholders and lead meetings.
• Uphold safety standards and ensure safe work environment.

Skills

Site management experience

Planning and programming

Interpersonal skills

Leadership and people management

Commercial awareness

Education

HNC, HND, or Degree in construction-related subject

Job description

Location: Wetherby
Salary: £60K- £70K per Year
Contract: Permanent
Type: Full Time

Reference: VAC-354993_1762428420
Posted: November 6, 2025

Are you an experienced Site Manager or Senior Site Manager looking to take the next step in your career with a leading Housebuilder? You'll be instrumental in overseeing the day-to-day running of an up and coming scheme in North Yorkshire.

Your Role and Responsibilities:

As a Site Manager or Senior Site Manager, you will be a key player in our success, responsible for:

• Coordinating and directing both our directly employed site staff and valued contractors, fostering a collaborative and efficient working environment.
• Planning and programming all site activities, meticulously coordinating labour and resources to ensure seamless operations.
• Working in close partnership with Contracts/Project Managers to ensure projects progress according to programme, with a sharp focus on effective cost control and delivering value.
• Proactively identifying and resolving any issues that arise, planning and implementing corrective actions promptly.
• Providing regular, clear updates to stakeholders and leading productive progress and subcontractor meetings.
• Upholding our commitment to high quality and paramount safety standards, working closely in-house Health, Safety and Environmental Team. Your dedication to ensuring "we all go home safe, every day" is paramount.

To thrive in this role, you'll need:

• Extensive previous site management within house building.
• The proven ability to plan all aspects of complex construction operations and produce robust construction programmes.
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction processes and a keen commercial awareness.
• Exceptional interpersonal, leadership, and people management skills. You'll be a friendly, professional, and collaborative point of contact for colleagues, contractors, clients, and all supply chain partners, embodying our partnership approach.
• An academic qualification (HNC, HND, Degree in a construction-related subject) is a distinct advantage, demonstrating your commitment to professional development.
• In-date qualifications and training such as SMSTS, First Aid, Black Managers CSCS card, asbestos awareness, working at height, and scaffold inspection are highly desirable.
• A full driving licence is essential for this regional role.

Please call Ryan Hayes @ Fawkes & Reece for further details.