Site Manager

Blue Water Recruitment Limited; Cross Hands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Water Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee a residential development in Cross Hands, Carmarthenshire. You will manage day-to-day site operations, coordinate subcontractors and ensure safety, quality and programme progress.

The role requires hands-on leadership, practical problem solving, and the ability to maintain thorough site records while delivering high-quality homes on time.

Qualifications

• Proven site management in residential construction and/or social housing.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and programmes.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to lead subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of daily site operations, ensuring activities are planned, coordinated and supervised correctly.
• Manage subcontractors and trades with clear safety, quality, productivity, and deadlines.
• Monitor progress against the programme and produce short-term work plans to keep things on schedule.
• Coordinate labour, materials, plant and deliveries to support efficient work and minimise disruption.
• Ensure works comply with drawings, specs and quality standards.
• Carry out inspections, identify defects and manage remedial works to completion.

Skills

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid at Work

Leadership

Site coordination

Job description

Site Manager - Residential Development

Location: Cross Hands, Carmarthenshire

We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee the day-to-day delivery of a residential development in Cross Hands. This is an opportunity for a confident and organised construction professional with a strong background in residential construction and/or social housing.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for site operations, ensuring works progress safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards. You will coordinate subcontractors, manage site resources and work closely with the wider project team to maintain progress against the construction programme. Experience on larger residential projects would be beneficial, alongside a practical approach to problem-solving and the ability to manage multiple work areas and competing priorities.

Key responsibilities

• Take ownership of daily site operations, ensuring activities are planned, coordinated and supervised effectively.
• Manage subcontractors and trades, setting clear expectations for safety, quality, productivity and deadlines.
• Monitor progress against the construction programme and prepare short-term work plans to keep activities on schedule.
• Coordinate labour, materials, plant and deliveries to support efficient working and minimise disruption.
• Ensure works are completed in accordance with drawings, specifications and agreed quality standards.
• Carry out regular inspections, identify defects early and manage corrective works through to completion.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, ensuring site procedures and safe systems of work are followed.
• Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks and regular subcontractor coordination meetings.
• Review relevant risk assessments and method statements and monitor compliance on site.
• Maintain accurate site diaries, progress reports and records of inspections and key activities.
• Liaise with the project team, consultants and suppliers to resolve technical queries and address potential delays.
• Oversee snagging, finishing works and preparation for handover.
• Maintain a well-organised site, with appropriate controls for access, storage, housekeeping and waste.
• Promote considerate working practices, particularly where construction activities affect neighbouring homes or occupied areas.

Essential experience and qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Site Manager within residential construction and/or social housing.
• Experience overseeing housing developments and coordinating multiple subcontractors and trades.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing and the standards required to deliver quality homes.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications and programmes.
• Sound knowledge of site health and safety requirements and experience implementing them in practice.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• A proactive approach to resolving issues and maintaining momentum on site.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to maintain clear, accurate site records.
• Valid SMSTS qualification.
• Appropriate CSCS card.
• Current First Aid at Work certification.

Desirable experience and qualifications

• Experience working on large residential developments or multi-phase housing schemes.
• Previous delivery experience within social housing or affordable housing.
• Scaffolding inspection certification or a relevant scaffolding qualification.
• Experience managing projects through different construction stages, from groundworks and superstructure to internal finishes and handover.
• Experience coordinating inspections and supporting the completion of quality and handover documentation.

About you

You will be a hands-on Site Manager who sets clear standards and leads by example. Comfortable managing a busy site, you will be able to anticipate challenges, make practical decisions and keep subcontractors focused on delivery. A commitment to safe working, attention to detail and pride in the quality of the finished homes will be central to your approach