Site Manager

Fawkes and Reece; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading house builder is seeking an experienced No.1 Site Manager to join their team near Hailsham. In this role, you will manage the build programme and ensure all developments meet NHBC standards with a focus on quality and safety. Ideal candidates have a proven track record in volume housing developments and strong technical knowledge of both timber frame and traditional build methods. This opportunity offers professional growth and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Experience managing volume housing developments.
• Demonstrable success in achieving NHBC quality awards is desirable.
• Ability to deliver homes with minimal defects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the build programme from groundworks to handover.
• Ensure plots are built to NHBC standards and ready for inspections.
• Coordinate subcontractors to ensure adherence to quality and specification.
• Maintain accurate site records including diaries and inspection requests.
• Attend and manage NHBC key stage inspections.
• Develop and mentor Assistant Site Managers.

Skills

Proven track record as a No.1 Site Manager

In-depth knowledge of NHBC standards and Building Regulations

Strong technical understanding of timberframe / traditional build methods

Hands on leadership skills

Ability to build strong relationships with trades and subcontractors

Job description

We are working in partnership with an award winning 5* house builder who have an exciting pipeline of new developments due to start. They are now looking for an experienced No 1 Site Manager to join one of their current live sites with an established team in East Sussex

About the role of Site Manager

You'll be working with a leading house builder working alongside a team on timber frame and traditional units, based near Hailsham. They have numerous awards in the housing sector and pride themselves on quality, specialising in new build affordable and spec housing developments. You will be ensuring that the construction of the developments proceeds in line with the programme and within budgeted costs and to highest quality and health & Safety standards

Responsibilities for the Site Manager

• Manage the build programme from groundworks through to CML and handover
• Ensure all plots are built to NHBC standards, ready for inspections, and defects are managed promptly
• Coordinate and manager subcontractors to ensure adherence to programme, specification and quality
• Work closely with the customer care and sales teams to achieve a smooth handover and maintain 5* customer satisfaction
• Keep accurate site records including diaries, material call-offs, inspection requests and quality signoffs
• Attend and manage NHBC key stage inspections
• Drive standards on sites, ensuring trades deliver first time quality and homes are ready
• Develop and mentor Assistant Site Managers and site teams, supporting succession and career growth

Requirements for the Site Manager

• Proven track record as a No.1 Site Manager delivering Volume housing developments
• in-depth knoweldge of NHBC standards and Building Regulations
• Demonstrable success in achieving or working toward NHBC Pride in the job quality awards would be desirable
• Delivering homes with minimal defects and ensuring high customer satisfaction scores
• Strong technical understanding of timberframe / traditional build methods
• Hands on leader who can build strong relationships with trades, subcontractors and consultants

What on offer:

This is a brilliant opportunity for a confident and focused individual to join a leading housing developer who wants to develop their career.

• Contributory pension scheme
• Additional benefits

If you want to hear more about this Site Manager role, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Chelsey Potter in our Brighton Office on 01273003033 / [e-mail]