Site Manager

Places for People; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

35 days holiday

Healthcare cashback

Bonus scheme

Training & development

Staff discounts

Job summary

Places for People, through Places Developments, is seeking an experienced Site Manager to deliver a high-volume new-build development in Aberdeen.

You will lead site teams, manage subcontractors, maintain programmes, and ensure safety, quality and customer satisfaction. This role offers a stable career path within a respected UK social enterprise and a competitive package.

Qualifications

• Previous Site Manager experience on multiple fast-paced, new-build developments from conception through to completion
• A full, clean UK driving licence
• Black CSCS card
• A current SMSTS qualification
• A good understanding of traditional, modular and timber-frame construction methods
• Strong knowledge of site health, safety and environmental requirements
• Experience managing subcontractors and monitoring delivery against agreed programmes
• The ability to maintain high standards of workmanship throughout every stage of the build
• The confidence to lead and record weekly contractor and site-team meetings
• Basic computer literacy, including Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word and Teams

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate all production activity on site, ensuring homes are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to quality standards
• Manage subcontractors and monitor build programmes
• Maintain site records and drive a positive health and safety culture
• Coordinate with Build, Sales, Technical and Commercial teams for effective activity
• Represent Places Developments to customers, contractors, suppliers and the wider community

Skills

Site management

Health & safety

Contract management

Leadership

Excel/Teams

Tools

COINS

Asta Powerproject

Excel

Teams

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Site Manager to join our Places Developments team and take responsibility for the successful day-to-day delivery of one of our new-build developments.

You will oversee and coordinate all production activity on site, ensuring that homes are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the quality standards our customers expect. From managing subcontractors and monitoring build programmes to maintaining site records and driving a positive health and safety culture, you will play a key role throughout the development.

Working closely with our Build, Sales, Technical and Commercial teams, you will make sure activity is coordinated effectively and that accurate, up-to-date information is maintained. You will also represent Places Developments professionally with customers, contractors, suppliers and the wider community, demonstrating our People First approach at every opportunity.

More about you

You will be an experienced Site Manager with a strong background in delivering fast-paced, new-build housing developments from initial construction through to completion.

Safety, quality and customer satisfaction will be central to the way you work. You will be confident leading site teams, setting clear expectations and holding contractors accountable for their performance. You will also be highly organised, commercially aware and comfortable managing competing priorities within a busy construction environment.

Essential Criteria

• Previous Site Manager experience on multiple fast-paced, new-build developments from conception through to completion
• A full, clean UK driving licence
• Black CSCS card
• A current SMSTS qualification
• A good understanding of traditional, modular and timber-frame construction methods
• Strong knowledge of site health, safety and environmental requirements
• Experience managing subcontractors and monitoring delivery against agreed programmes
• The ability to maintain high standards of workmanship throughout every stage of the build
• The confidence to lead and record weekly contractor and site-team meetings
• Basic computer literacy, including Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word and Teams

Temporary Works Coordinator or Supervisor training would be advantageous, although we will also consider candidates who have a good understanding of temporary works and are willing to undertake further training. Experience using COINS and Asta Powerproject would also be beneficial.

Join us

As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we move lives forward every day by building, managing and supporting thriving Communities. From new homes, social housing and student accommodation to leisure, education and Community initiatives, our work makes a positive difference to millions of People across the UK. And that takes People who care about doing the right thing. People who are ambitious, ready to grow and motivated to make a difference through the work they do. We're looking for Colleagues who bring energy, curiosity and ownership. People who enjoy being challenged, support those around them and want to keep raising the bar. Because when we perform at our best, we create more opportunities to invest in our Customers, our Communities and each other. Experience matters, but it's only part of the story. If you share our values and want to build a career where your work has real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll get

We know rewarding work deserves rewarding benefits. That's why, alongside a competitive salary, you'll have access to a package designed to support you at work and beyond. You'll Receive -

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues
• Training and development
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more