Site Manager

The Right Hire Recruitment Ltd; Crewe; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Right Hire Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Site Manager to take full day‑to‑day control of a new build housing site in the Crewe area. You will lead the site team, monitor quality, safety, programme and costs from groundworks to handover.

Responsibilities include coordinating trades, conducting site meetings, managing RAMS and ensuring NHBC/Building Regs compliance while liaising with clients and engineers. This is a hands‑on leadership role on a 18‑month project.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Site Manager on new build housing developments (volume/private)
• CSCS Black/Gold Card
• SMSTS valid
• First Aid at Work (3-day)
• NHBC/Building Regulations knowledge
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Desirable: NVQ Level 6/7 in Construction Site Management or higher

Responsibilities

• Site Management & Programme.
• Full responsibility for managing the construction site from pre-start to completion and handover.
• Managing and monitoring the build programme, ensuring key milestones are met
• Planning and sequencing works, coordinating all direct labour and sub-contractors
• Conducting daily briefings, toolbox talks and weekly progress meetings
• Ordering and controlling materials, plant and labour

Skills

Site management

Leadership

Health & safety

Technical drawing reading

Programme planning

Stakeholder management

Education

NVQ Level 6/7 in Construction Site Management

Tools

Asta Powerproject

MS Project

Job description

Job Title: Site Manager - New Build Housing

Location: North West - Crewe / Winterly area.

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per annum/

£239 per day.

Reports to: Contracts Manager / Project Manager

Circa 18 months on this site.

Company Overview

Our client is a growing new build housing contractor / developer with a strong pipeline of developments across the North West. We pride ourselves on quality build, health & safety, and delivering homes on time and on budget.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced and driven Site Manager to take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of a new build housing site from groundworks to final handover. You will be the lead on site, ensuring quality, safety, programme and cost control are maintained at all times.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple trades and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Site Management & Programme.
• Full responsibility for managing the construction site from pre-start to completion and handover.
• Managing and monitoring the build programme, ensuring key milestones are met
• Planning and sequencing works, coordinating all direct labour and sub-contractors
• Conducting daily briefings, toolbox talks and weekly progress meetings
• Ordering and controlling materials, plant and labour

Health, Safety & Environment

• Overall responsibility for Health & Safety on site - ensuring compliance with HSE legislation and company policies
• Maintaining site security, welfare and a tidy, safe working environment
• Completing RAMS reviews, site inductions, permits to work, and accident reporting
• Ensuring full compliance with CDM 2015 Regulations

Quality & Technical

• Delivering homes to an exceptional standard, right first time
• Ensuring all works are built to drawings, specifications and NHBC / LABC / Building Regs standards
• Managing quality control procedures, snagging, and de-snagging process
• Liaising with NHBC / Building Control, architects, engineers and warranty providers
• Managing CMLs and customer care through to completion

Leadership & Commercial

• Leading, motivating and managing site team, sub-contractors and trades - up to 50+ personnel.
• Maintaining accurate site records: daily diary, labour returns, progress reports, site waste management
• Liaising with Commercial team on variations, valuations and cost control
• Building strong relationships with clients, consultants, local authorities and neighbours

Requirements & Experience

Essential

• Proven experience as a Site Manager on new build housing developments (volume or private housing)
• Strong knowledge of traditional build, timber frame an advantage
• CSCS Black / Gold Card
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) - valid
• First Aid at Work (3-day)
• Excellent knowledge of NHBC standards and Building Regulations
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and programmes
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

• NVQ Level 6/7 in Construction Site Management or HNC/HND/Degree in Construction
• Fire Safety, Scaffold Inspection, Temporary Works Coordinator
• Experience with Asta Powerproject / MS Project
• Experience delivering 20-100+ unit developments

Personal Attributes

• Strong leader with excellent communication and people management skills
• Highly organised, calm under pressure and solution-focused
• Commercially aware with attention to detail
• Quality-driven with a commitment to health & safety