Site Manager

Berkeley Group Plc; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential developer is seeking organized individuals to join their Crowd Safety Team in Hounslow until November 2026. You will supervise subcontractors, ensure compliance with health and safety standards, and maintain quality throughout the construction process. Ideal candidates have a degree in engineering or construction, possess relevant safety certifications, and demonstrate strong collaboration skills. This role offers health and wellbeing benefits including private medical insurance and a private pension plan.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Access to online discount platform

Volunteer day

Private pension plan

Group life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience within a residential developer or wider construction industry is essential.
• Must possess a CSCS card and SMSTS certificate.
• Candidates should be able to drive team performance and ensure quality delivery.

Responsibilities

• Supervise subcontractors ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Conduct site inductions and support subcontractors with accurate information.
• Maintain quality standards in line with company specifications.

Skills

Team collaboration

Influencing peers

Project management

Health and safety compliance

Education

Engineering or Construction Degree/HNC

Tools

CSCS card

SMSTS certificate

First Aid certificate

Job description

Company Overview

Berkeley Oxford & Chiltern is a proud member of the Berkeley Group, passionate about making a difference and delivering sustainable developments, continuously adapting to improve each development for the communities they serve. We are committed to working in partnership and collaboration to continue to build fantastic homes in amazing places. No two Berkeley developments are the same and our bespoke approach sets us apart from our competitors. We are constantly evolving and refining as a company to develop some of the most complex sites into successful mixed‑use developments. We have the skills and know‑how to take on a wide range of developments from difficult refurbishments, high rise apartments, large detached properties and even thatched roofs. At the heart of everything we do is a strong team of people committed to achieving exceptional levels of customer service, delivering high quality homes where vibrant and sustainable communities have been created. Our people and the incredible projects that we deliver are amongst the best reasons that we come to work every day. We work hard and what we do is challenging, but it is hugely meaningful and we have fun together. It is clear that we enjoy what we do, the difference we make to society and we are very proud of the people that make up Berkeley. We have a culture that is rooted in attention to detail, strong communication, and a huge feeling of ownership and pride.

Job Overview

We are looking for highly organised individuals who thrive in fast paced environments to join our busy Crowd Safety Team on a fixed term contract until November 2026. You will have responsibility for helping prepare event day crowd safety staff allocations and the creation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise subcontractors diligently throughout all stages of construction, ensuring compliance with programme, quality and safety expectations.
• Conduct site inductions and raise the necessary permits in collaboration with subcontractors, ensuring full adherence to site procedures.
• Provide proactive support to subcontractors by issuing accurate information, drawings, standard details and technical guidance as required.
• Review the internal build programme on a daily and weekly basis with the Project Manager and Senior Site Manager to confirm progress against key milestones and ensure all homes remain on schedule.
• Maintain uncompromising quality standards, ensuring all works are completed in line with Berkeley Homes specifications and relevant guidelines. All activity must be accurately evidenced on Fieldview, with the appropriate Hold Points approved by the Project Manager.
• Identify and elevate concerns regarding subcontractor performance, including labour resources or quality issues, to the Project Manager without delay.
• Champion Berkeley Homes best practice, ensuring appropriate protection and signage are in place to safeguard each home, fixture and fitting. Provide coaching and guidance to subcontractors where procedures are not being followed.
• Liaise effectively with the Buying Department to ensure materials are called off and delivered in accordance with the build programme. Take responsibility for the quality and appropriate storage of materials under your remit.
• Coordinate with warranty providers to ensure timely inspections are carried out and Completion Certificates obtained as required.
• Support the Finishing Manager, ensuring each home is handed over on the agreed date and meets the company's exacting standards of finish and presentation.
• Promote a positive health and safety culture, adhering to all site guidelines and encouraging safe working practices across the team.
• Contribute to exceptional customer experience, supporting the team in achieving a Net Promoter Score above 70% and 90% or higher on ‘Ready’ and ‘Clean’ measures within IHR surveys.
• Instruct and record day works as necessary, including potential contra charges, supported by photographic evidence where appropriate.
• Maintain impeccable site presentation across the entire development at all times.
• Ensure full compliance with the BHOC Quality Management System, completing all required documentation and alerting the Project Manager in advance of Hold Points or potential risks.
• Undertake additional duties as reasonably required to support the successful delivery of the project.

Qualifications

• Experience within a residential developer, main contractor or wider construction industry.
• Engineering or Construction Degree/HNC or strong trades background.
• CSCS card, SMSTS certificate, First Aid.
• Aligning team members to business goals, translating into operational objectives.
• Influencing team members and peers, turning around objections/resistance.
• Building greater collaboration between team members and peers.
• Developing team members with a planful approach and effective delegation.
• Nurturing or implementing new ideas and working practices within a team.
• Driving high performance from a team, ensures quality delivery is right first time.
• Gathering information and involving team members to make effective and safe decisions.

Benefits

• Health and wellbeing benefits including Private Medical Insurance.
• Lifestyle benefits including access to an online discount platform.
• Berkeley Foundation volunteer day.
• Private pension plan.
• Group life assurance.