Site Manager

Embrace Associates; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury residential construction firm is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee high-end projects in the United Kingdom. This role involves leading daily operations, maintaining high-quality standards, and managing subcontractors on-site. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in luxury construction, strong leadership abilities, and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary of £50,000-£60,000 with additional benefits including 23 days leave and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

23 days annual leave

Pension

Opportunity to work on prestigious projects

Supportive site teams

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager on high-end residential or complex construction projects.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coordinate and motivate multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent technical knowledge of construction sequences, finishes and site control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all day-to-day site activities, coordinating subcontractors and suppliers.
• Uphold exceptional site organisation and professionalism.
• Maintain the highest standards of workmanship and finish quality.

Skills

Leadership skills

Technical knowledge of construction

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Construction-related qualification

Job description

Job Title: Site Manager

Salary: £50k-£60k + car allowance

Location: Site based around Hampshire, Surrey and Sussex

Is this you? Do you take genuine pride in delivering exceptional finishes, not just hitting programme dates? Are you at your best when you're trusted to run a site properly, not micromanaged? Do you enjoy working on projects where quality, detail and craftsmanship actually matter?

About the company

Established specialists in luxury residential construction, this organisation is known for delivering exquisitely finished homes with meticulous attention to detail and design intent. Working across premier neighbourhoods and affluent regional markets, projects are delivered to exacting standards, with a reputation built on quality, reliability and design fidelity.

About the job

We are working with a leading high-end residential construction partner delivering exceptional luxury homes in premium markets. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Site Manager who thrives on delivering superior quality, managing intricate programme demands, and representing the project professionally on site. You will lead daily site operations, control quality standards, coordinate multidisciplinary trades, and engage confidently with clients and technical stakeholders to ensure every project is delivered to the highest specification, on time and within budget. This is a hands‑on role that offers autonomy, responsibility, and a platform to demonstrate excellence in site leadership and luxury finish delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all day‑to‑day site activities, coordinating subcontractors, trades and suppliers to maintain smooth operations.
• Conduct daily briefings, toolbox talks, inductions, and uphold exceptional site organisation and professionalism.
• Maintain the highest standards of workmanship and finish quality, with daily inspections focusing on joinery, stone, complex MEP interfaces, AV/smart home integration, glazing, and bespoke details.
• Manage samples, mock‑ups and approvals for premium materials; proactively identify and resolve defects throughout delivery.
• Monitor progress against the construction programme, adjust sequencing to maintain productivity and protect the critical path, and escal …
• Enforce all health, safety, and site cleanliness standards (RAMS, policies), conduct regular inspections, and maintain excellent housekeeping suitable for high‑end client visits.
• Act as the professional onsite representative, hosting site walk‑throughs and providing transparent updates to clients, architects and consultants.
• Coordinate trades against the latest drawings and specifications, manage design interfaces, resolve clashes early, and maintain drawing registers.
• Oversee logistics, deliveries, storage, protection of materials, and plan site traffic/crane usage.
• Maintain comprehensive site documentation including weekly reports, progress photos, diaries, labour records, quality checklists and risk logs.
• Ensure compliance with building regulations, warranty standards, and coordinate all necessary inspections and certifications.
• Manage handover processes, final snagging and commissioning of systems, and support post‑handover defect period management.

About You

• Proven experience as a Site Manager on high‑end residential or complex construction projects.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coordinate and motivate multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent technical knowledge of construction sequences, finishes and site control.
• Superb communication skills, client‑facing professionalism and proactive problem solving.
• Confident in documentation control, programming logic and quality assurance.
• Construction‑related qualification preferred; CSCS and relevant health & safety certifications essential.

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary £50,000-£60,000
• 23 days annual leave plus pension
• Opportunity to work on prestigious high‑end residential projects
• Supportive and collaborative site teams and leadership environment

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