Senior Site Manager (Bristol)

Fawkes & Reece London; Woodford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Private healthcare

Enhanced holiday allowance

Flexible benefits package

Ongoing training and career develop.

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London is seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager to lead the delivery of high-quality residential developments in Bristol and surrounding areas. You will oversee site teams, subcontractors, materials, and maintain safety, quality, and programme delivery.

Reporting to Contracts Manager, you will manage budgets, attend meetings, coordinate inspections including NHBC, and drive best practices while supporting customer handovers and post-handover issues.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Senior Site Manager in residential construction.
• Strong track record delivering on time and on budget.
• Knowledge of NHBC standards and Building Regulations.
• Experience managing large site teams and multiple subcontractors.
• Current SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of residential developments on schedule and budget.
• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors, and labour.
• Coordinate programmes, materials, and site logistics.
• Maintain high workmanship and site presentation.
• Monitor costs, subcontractor performance and programme.
• Conduct site inspections and coordinate NHBC inspections.
• Deliver toolbox talks and site briefings.
• Identify and mitigate risks across construction, programme, and quality.
• Liaise with commercial, technical, sales, and customer care.
• Support customer handovers and resolve issues.
• Maintain site records and project documentation.
• Lead and motivate site management teams and drive improvements.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Health & safety

Construction knowledge

Program management

Stakeholder liaison

Education

NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management

CIOB membership

Equivalent qualification

Job description

Senior Site Manager (Residential)

Location: Bristol and surrounding areas

Project: Large Residential Development

Salary: Very competitive with bonus package

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager to lead the delivery of high-quality residential developments, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest construction and customer service standards.

Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of a large-scale housing development, overseeing site teams, subcontractors, materials, quality standards, health and safety compliance, and programme delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the construction and delivery of residential developments, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation, Building Regulations, NHBC standards, and company procedures.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors, and labour resources to achieve build programme and production targets.
• Coordinate build programmes, construction activities, materials, and site logistics to maximise productivity and efficiency.
• Maintain exceptional standards of workmanship, quality control, and site presentation throughout the development.
• Monitor project costs, site expenditure, subcontractor performance, and overall programme delivery.
• Conduct regular site inspections, manage defects, and coordinate Building Control and NHBC inspections.
• Deliver toolbox talks, site briefings, and promote a positive health, safety, and quality culture.
• Identify and mitigate construction, programme, commercial, and quality risks.
• Liaise with commercial, technical, sales, customer care, and external stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Support customer handovers, home demonstrations, and the resolution of any customer-related issues.
• Maintain accurate site records, reports, and project documentation.
• Lead, develop, and motivate site management teams while driving continuous improvement and best practice.

Experiences Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager within residential construction or housebuilding.
• Strong track record of delivering projects safely, on programme, and to budget.
• Extensive knowledge of construction methods, sequencing, and site operations.
• Excellent understanding of NHBC standards, Building Regulations, and Health & Safety legislation.
• Experience managing large site teams and multiple subcontractor packages.
• Strong leadership, communication, and people management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision‑making capabilities.
• NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management, CIOB membership, or equivalent qualification preferred.
• Valid SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid certifications.

What's on Offer

• Competitive basic salary.
• Performance-related bonus scheme.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Private healthcare.
• Enhanced holiday allowance.
• Flexible benefits package.
• Ongoing training and career development with excellent long-term progression opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Site Manager looking to join a successful residential developer and take ownership of high-quality housing developments from inception through to completion.