Site Manager

Xenon Recruitment; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking national residential developer as a Site Manager in Canterbury. This role offers the opportunity to lead a new residential development project, overseeing the construction of 120 new homes. You will manage the build programme, ensure compliance with health and safety standards, and liaise with subcontractors and external bodies. With a competitive salary and benefits package, this position is perfect for someone with a strong background in residential development looking to take the next step in their career.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Competitive Benefits Package

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in site management, preferably with a residential developer.
• CITB qualifications including CSCS Card and SMSTS are required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development as the number 1 on site, managing the master build programme.
• Conduct weekly progress meetings and ensure quality control before NHBC inspection.

Skills

Project Management

Health & Safety Compliance

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Communication

Education

CITB Qualifications (CSCS, SMSTS, First Aid)

Job description

New Site Manager position in Canterbury, Kent. Are you looking for the next step in your career?

• Position: Site Manager
• Start date: June 2025
• Contract type: Permanent
• Location: Canterbury, Kent
• Pay rate: 65,000 - 70,000 + car allowance & competitive benefits package
• Xenon Recruitment contact: Matt Jasper

The company:

An award winning national residential developer who have a strong presence across the Southern Home Counties.

The project:

A new residential development of 120x new homes. Consisting of houses and apartments which are a mixture of private and HA spec.

The role:

Reporting into a visiting Contracts Manager you will be responsible for overseeing this development as the number 1 on site. Your role will involve but not be limited to:

• Management of the master build programme
• Preparation of short term programmes
• Weekly progress meetings with the site team and subcontractors
• Progress reporting to the visiting Contracts Manager on a weekly basis
• Pre-start meetings with the relevant subcontractors
• Overseeing Health & Safety on site and production of relevant reports
• Liaise regularly with external bodies regarding development including Building Control, HSE, Utilities and Service providers and NHBC
• Responsible for quality control, ensuring all units are completed to the required standard prior to NHBC inspection

About you:

• You will have gained circa 5+ years experience, ideally working for a Residential Developer
• Have the correct CITB qualifications for the position (CSCS Card, SMSTS, First Aid at Work)
• Experience working on a similar scheme would be preferable, but not essential
• Experience of controlling multiple subcontractor packages and direct labour
• Strong organisational and time management skills