Senior Site Manager

Avocet recruitment ltd; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national housing developer in Weymouth is seeking an experienced Site Manager for a residential housing development. The ideal candidate will be responsible for day-to-day site management, ensuring quality standards, and overseeing subcontractors. Candidates should have strong experience in residential housing, leadership skills, and knowledge of NHBC standards. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £75,000 and a comprehensive benefits package. Opportunities for career progression are also available.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Clear career progression

Secure long-term role

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within residential housing.
• Strong knowledge of traditional housing construction.
• Excellent understanding of NHBC standards and H&S legislation.

Responsibilities

• Full day-to-day management of the site.
• Ensuring all health, safety, and environmental standards are met.
• Managing subcontractors, labour, and material deliveries.
• Driving programme performance and meeting build targets.
• Ensuring homes are delivered to the required quality standards.

Skills

Residential housing experience

Leadership skills

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of NHBC standards

Education

SMSTS

CSCS Black Card

First Aid at Work

Job description

Overview

Site Manager - Residential Housing – Weymouth, Dorset. Salary up to £75,000 + excellent package (DOE). We are working in partnership with a highly regarded national housing developer who is seeking an experienced Site Manager to take full responsibility for a residential housing development in Weymouth. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established housebuilder with a strong reputation for build quality, robust processes, and long-term career progression.

Responsibilities

• Full day-to-day management of the site
• Ensuring all health, safety, and environmental standards are met
• Managing subcontractors, labour, and material deliveries
• Driving programme performance and meeting build targets
• Ensuring homes are delivered to the required quality standards
• Liaising with NHBC inspectors and internal stakeholders
• Monitoring costs and controlling site expenditure
• Maintaining accurate site records and reports
• Leading, motivating, and developing site teams

About You

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within residential housing
• Strong knowledge of traditional housing construction (timber frame experience advantageous)
• Excellent understanding of NHBC standards and H&S legislation
• Confident leader with strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to manage programmes, quality, and cost effectively

Qualifications (essential / preferred)

• SMSTS
• CSCS Black Card
• First Aid at Work

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £75,000 depending on experience
• Competitive benefits package
• Secure, long-term role with a respected national developer
• Clear career progression and continued professional development

Interested? Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.