Senior Site Manager – Full Time – Taunton

Catering; Taunton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading UK Housebuilder in Taunton is seeking an experienced Site Manager to drive the delivery of a new site. You will lead on-site activities, manage the programme and subcontractors, and ensure safety and quality across the build.

The role requires volume housebuilding experience and a passion for delivering high-quality, customer-focused homes. A strong leadership style and ability to manage costs are essential.

Qualifications

• Volume housebuilding experience is required.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Commitment to quality and NHBC standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead all onsite construction activities to deliver high‑quality homes on time and within budget.
• Manage site programmes, subcontractors and suppliers to maintain progress.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental compliance across the site.
• Maintain quality control and compliance with NHBC standards.
• Develop and lead the site team to foster a productive culture.
• Coordinate with local authorities, inspectors and internal departments to resolve issues.
• Support customer handover with excellent finish quality.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Volume housebuilding experience

Site leadership

Quality focus

Job description

Working with one of the UKs leading housebuilders, we are looking to appoint a proven and driven Site Manager to join an incredibly stable and high performing Construction department and lead on the delivery of a new site within the region.

The ideal candidate will have Volume housebuilding experience as well as a passion for delivering quality led schemes.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead all onsite construction activities to deliver high-quality homes safely, on time and within budget.
• Manage site programmes, subcontractors and suppliers to maintain smooth progress.
• Take overall responsibility for health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Maintain quality control and ensure all works meet NHBC and company standards.
• Lead and develop the site team, promoting a positive and productive culture.
• Liaise with internal departments, local authorities, and inspectors to resolve issues efficiently.
• Support the customer journey by ensuring timely handovers and exceptional finish quality.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions to keep the build on track.
• Work with commercial teams to manage costs and achieve value for money.

Salary: £70000 – £80000/annum

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Taunton, Somerset