Site Manager

Brandon James Ltd; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandon James Ltd in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead day-to-day operations on a residential development. You will ensure works are safe, on programme and built to quality standards.

You will coordinate subcontractors, monitor progress, manage inspections, and work with commercial, technical and customer care teams to drive successful plot completions and handovers. The role requires strong knowledge of NHBC requirements and health and safety, with proven

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of residential construction, subcontractor management, NHBC requirements and health and safety legislation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily site operations across a residential development.
• Coordinate subcontractors, trades and suppliers.
• Monitor programme, productivity and build progress.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and site housekeeping.
• Ensure works comply with NHBC standards and Building Regulations.
• Carry out quality inspections and manage snagging.
• Work closely with commercial, technical and customer care teams.
• Manage plot completions and customer handovers.
• Maintain accurate site records and progress reports.
• Support junior site staff and promote high standards across the development.

Job description

Site Manager

Salary: £60,000 – £65,000 + Package
Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire

About the Company

A leading UK residential developer and housebuilder is looking to strengthen their delivery team with an experienced Site Manager for a residential development in the Barnsley area.

The business delivers large-scale housing schemes across private sale, affordable housing and partnership-led developments. They are known for structured delivery, strong site standards and a clear focus on quality, safety and customer satisfaction.

About the Role

You will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of a residential development, ensuring works are completed safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.

The role will involve coordinating subcontractors, monitoring build progress, managing inspections and ensuring all works are delivered in line with drawings, specifications, Building Regulations and company procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily site operations across a residential development.

• Coordinate subcontractors, trades and suppliers.

• Monitor programme, productivity and build progress.

• Maintain high standards of health, safety and site housekeeping.

• Ensure works comply with NHBC standards and Building Regulations.

• Carry out quality inspections and manage snagging.

• Work closely with commercial, technical and customer care teams.

• Manage plot completions and customer handovers.

• Maintain accurate site records and progress reports.

• Support junior site staff and promote high standards across the development.

Requirements

You will have proven experience working for a residential developer, housebuilder or main contractor, ideally on volume housing or large-scale residential schemes.

Strong knowledge of residential construction, subcontractor management, NHBC requirements and health and safety legislation is essential.

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