Site Manager

Fawkes & Reece London; Borough of Wyre; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London is seeking an experienced Residential New Build Site Manager for a Fleetwood, Lancashire development. This freelance/temporary role calls for leadership of site operations from groundworks through handover, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

Start ASAP on an ongoing project with competitive rate dependent on experience. You will manage subcontractors and trades, maintain the build programme, and work closely with the Projects team to ensure timely, compliant

Qualifications

• Proven experience in residential new build site management.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and trades to maintain programme.
• Strong focus on health & safety, quality and workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of the residential development from groundwork to completion.
• Coordinate subcontractors, trades, deliveries and site operatives to maintain build programme.
• Maintain accurate site records, inspections and handovers; report progress to the wider team.
• Ensure works are completed safely, on programme and to required standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team coordination

Education

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid at Work

Job description

Experienced Residential New Build Site Manager

Location: Fleetwood, Lancashire

Job Type: Freelance / Temporary

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Ongoing project

Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Residential New Build Site Manager to join a well-established and highly regarded housebuilder on a new build development in Fleetwood, Lancashire.

Our client is an established housebuilder with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, affordable homes, while also maintaining a clear commitment to social value and supporting local communities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Site Manager to join an established project team and take responsibility for the successful delivery of a residential development from site commencement through to completion.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in residential new build, with proven experience managing plots, subcontractors, site operations, health & safety, quality and programme.

The Role

As Site Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and delivery of the development, ensuring that construction is completed safely, efficiently, on programme and to the required quality standards.

You will work closely with the Project Manager / Contracts Manager and wider site team, coordinating subcontractors and trades while maintaining excellent standards across the development.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the residential development, overseeing construction activities from groundwork through to completion. This will include coordinating subcontractors, trades, deliveries and site operatives, ensuring works are progressing in line with the agreed build programme, drawings and specifications.

A key part of the role will be maintaining high standards of health & safety, quality and workmanship across the development. You will carry out regular site inspections, monitor progress and workmanship, conduct toolbox talks and site briefings, and ensure that any defects, issues or delays are identified and dealt with promptly.

You will work closely with the wider site team, providing regular updates on progress and helping to resolve any construction issues. You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate site records, coordinating inspections and handovers, and ensuring properties are completed to the required standard and programme.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Residential New Build Site Manager who is confident taking ownership of site operations and managing multiple trades and subcontractors.

You should have a proven track record working on traditional or timber-frame residential developments, with a strong understanding of the housebuilding process from groundworks through to finishing and handover.

Essential Requirements

• SMSTS - Site Management Safety Training Scheme
• CSCS
• First Aid at Work / Emergency First Aid at Work
• Recent and Relevant ReferencesIn addition, candidates must have proven experience managing residential new build developments.