Site Manager

Persimmon Homes; Hetton-le-Hole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading building company as a Site Manager where you'll manage construction sites ensuring projects meet high standards. You'll be responsible for maintaining safety and quality while collaborating with various stakeholders to guarantee timely project completion. This role is ideal for experienced professionals looking to grow their career in a supportive and rewarding environment.

Benefits

Life Cover

Contributory Pension

Employee Benefits Platform

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Qualifications

• Experience managing construction sites essential.
• Understanding of legislation in safety and environmental fields required.
• Driving license and certifications like SMSTS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction site to meet budget, timelines, and quality.
• Conduct safety and quality inspections as per guidelines.
• Coordinate with external parties to ensure compliance.

Skills

Experience in house building

Knowledge of NHBC standards

Understanding Health, Safety legislation

Education

NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management

Tools

CSCS Card

SMSTS certification

Job description

Job Title: Site Manager

Location: Houghton Le Spring, DH5 (Initial Assignment)

Looking for a career where your ambition meets real opportunity? Join Persimmon Homes as a Site Manager and step into a role where your success is celebrated, your growth supported, and your work truly matters.

Why Persimmon Homes?

At Persimmon, we don't just build homes — we build careers. When you join us as a Site Manager, you'll benefit from:

• Competitive salary
• 5-star housebuilder - Be part of a company that consistently delivers quality homes and outstanding customer satisfaction
• Life Cover & Contributory Pension
• Employee Benefits Platform – giving you access to high-street discounts, wellbeing support, and more
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and empowering your development

What is the role?

The purpose of the role is to manage the construction site according to company guidelines and goals, ensuring all aspects of the project are in conformity with budgets, timelines, and quality standards.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage a construction site to ensure development is completed on time, to specification, and in compliance with safety regulations, company, and construction standards
• Ensure all quality and safety inspections are within standards and conducted according to Group guidelines
• Coordinate activities with external parties such as warranty providers, local authorities, and utility companies to meet build schedules
• Maintain accurate records including staff inductions, health and safety reports, timesheets, incident reports, and quality checklists
• Call off and check materials, ensuring proper storage in line with Group guidelines
• Supervise workforce and subcontractors to ensure timely completion, quality, and budget adherence
• Collaborate with departments like Sales and Customer Care to meet targets and resolve issues promptly
• Ensure site workforce and visitors comply with the Group Health, Safety, and Environment Policy to minimize incidents
• This role involves travel across various sites and occasional trips to other Group offices

What experience do I need?

• Experience in the house building industry is essential
• Knowledge of NHBC, LABC, or Premier standards
• Understanding of Health, Safety, and Environmental legislation
• Current CSCS Card (Construction Skills Certification Scheme)
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) preferred
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Qualified to minimum NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management preferred

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