Site Manager

Elan Homes Ltd; Barnstaple, West Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Discretionary annual bonus

Company car / car allowance

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Private healthcare cover

Life assurance

Job summary

Elan Homes is seeking a confident Site Manager to oversee residential developments in the North Devon region, reporting to the Midlands Regional Head of Construction. You’ll lead site teams, ensure safety, quality and programme adherence, and coordinate activities with contractors and internal departments to achieve project milestones and customer satisfaction.

You will drive performance across developments, manage programmes and costs, and maintain strong communication to deliver quality homes

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Site Manager role within residential construction.
• Strong knowledge of UK housebuilding processes.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements.
• Knowledge of Building Regulations and NHBC standards.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong subcontractor and workforce management skills.
• Ability to manage programmes and construction deadlines.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Experience working for a major residential developer.
• Experience managing multiple plots and construction teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage site teams across developments, ensuring delivery to programme, quality and budget.
• Champion health, safety and welfare of all operatives, visitors and residents on site.
• Coordinate with internal departments, contractors and trades to keep developments on programme.
• Drive customer-focused service and ensure high standards throughout the build and customer journey.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, control costs and contribute to profitability.

Skills

Subcontractor management

Workforce management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Reading drawings/specifications

Education

NVQ Level 6 Construction Site Management

Job description

Working Hours

38. 5 hours per week. 8am – 5pm Monday to Thursday and 8am to 3:30pm Friday.

Benefits Include

Competitive Salary, Discretionary Annual Bonus, Company Car /Car Allowance, 25 days annual leave, Company Pension Scheme, Private Healthcare Cover and Life Assurance.

About Elan Homes

Elan Homes Holdings is making waves in the housebuilding industry, constructing new homes across the Midlands, North-West, South-West England, and North Wales. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a confident and ambitious Site Manager to play a key role in our exciting journey.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Midlands Regional Head of Construction, you will be instrumental in the successful delivery of one or more developments across the North Devon region, taking overall responsibility for ensuring sites are managed safely, efficiently and in line with company procedures and standards.

You will provide strong leadership, guidance and support to site teams, ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of all operatives, visitors and residents remain a key priority. You will drive performance across your developments, ensuring production programmes, quality standards and financial targets are achieved, while monitoring the performance and development of site-based teams. Working collaboratively across departments, you will ensure clear and effective communication throughout the business, coordinating with internal departments, contractors and trades to keep developments on programme and resolve issues proactively. You will also champion excellent customer service, ensuring site teams maintain high standards throughout the build and customer journey, while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, control costs and contribute to the continued profitability and success of the Company.

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience in a Site Manager role within residential construction.
• Strong knowledge of UK housebuilding processes.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements.
• Knowledge of Building Regulations and NHBC standards.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong subcontractor and workforce management skills.
• Ability to manage programmes and construction deadlines.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• NVQ Level 6 Construction Site Management or equivalent.
• Experience working for a major residential developer.
• Experience managing multiple plots and construction teams.

Why Join Elan Homes?

If you’re an experienced construction professional looking for an opportunity to make a real impact, this is your chance to play a key role in the successful delivery of quality new homes across the North Devon region. As Site Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to lead high-performing site teams, take ownership of multiple developments and work collaboratively across the business to deliver exceptional results. Join us and be part of a team that takes pride in building quality homes, creating great places to live and delivering an excellent experience for our customers.

Elan Homes is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.

If a suitable applicant is found before the closing date of Friday 9 October 2026 Elan Homes reserves the right to close the application process earlier.