Site Manager

Fawkes & Reece London; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London is seeking an experienced Traditional Build Site Manager for a 115-unit residential development in Blackburn. You will take responsibility for day-to-day site management, ensuring safety, quality, and progress in line with the programme.

You will coordinate subcontractors, labour, materials and plant across multiple plots from foundations to handover, maintaining strict standards and clear documentation to deliver a high-quality finish on time.

Qualifications

• Previous experience delivering traditional build housing is essential.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety requirements.
• Proven experience managing multiple plots from foundations to handover.
• Ability to obtain references confirming traditional build experience.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management and delivery of the development.
• Coordinate subcontractors, labour, materials and plant to align with the programme.
• Monitor progress across multiple plots and ensure milestones are achieved on time.
• Manage the full traditional housebuilding process from foundations through to completion and handover.
• Oversee brickwork, roofing, first and second fix, external and finishing works.
• Maintain high standards of quality and health and safety.
• Drive completion and handover with a focus on customer satisfaction.
• Carry out regular site inspections and maintain documentation.

Skills

CSCS

SMSTS

First Aid

Health & Safety

Multi-Plot Management

References

Communication Skills

Traditional Build Experience

Job description

Traditional Build Site Manager - Blackburn

Fawkes & Reece are working with a well-established housebuilder to recruit an experienced Site Manager to take responsibility for the delivery of a 115-unit traditional build residential development in Blackburn.

You will play a key role within the project, taking responsibility for the day-to-day management and overall delivery of the development. You will be responsible for ensuring plots progress safely, efficiently and in line with the agreed programme, quality standards and company specification.

Previous experience delivering traditional-build housing is essential and non-negotiable for this role. You must have a strong understanding of traditional housebuilding methods, construction sequencing and the management of multiple plots through to completion and handover.

Experience managing programmes from foundations through to handover is essential to ensure the smooth running of the development, while maintaining high standards of quality and customer satisfaction.

Key Duties

• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management and delivery of the development.


• Coordinate subcontractors, labour, materials and plant to ensure the site progresses in line with the agreed programme.


• Monitor progress across multiple plots and ensure construction milestones are achieved on time.


• Manage the full traditional housebuilding process from foundations through to completion and handover.


• Oversee brickwork, roofing, first and second fix, external works, finishing works and final handover.


• Monitor construction quality and workmanship to ensure all works meet the required specification and company standards.


• Maintain and enforce high standards of health and safety across the development.


• Work closely with the wider project and site management team to identify and resolve issues affecting programme, quality or delivery.


• Ensure subcontractors and site operatives are effectively coordinated and working to the required standards.


• Carry out regular site inspections and quality checks throughout the build process.


• Complete and maintain all required site and project documentation accurately and up to date.


• Manage health & safety documentation, inspection records, quality assurance checks, material and subcontractor records, and regular progress reporting.


• Ensure the development remains fully compliant and well documented from start to finish.


• Drive the successful completion and handover of plots while maintaining a strong focus on customer satisfaction.

Qualifications & Experience

• CSCS


• SMSTS


• First Aid


• Previous experience delivering traditional build housing is essential


• Must be able to provide references confirming relevant traditional build experience.


• Strong knowledge and understanding of health & safety requirements.


• Proven experience managing multiple plots from foundations through to completion and handover.


• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.

The relevant contact for this role is Molly in our Bolton Office. You can contact me directly on (phone number removed) or via email at .

If suitable, we will be in touch to discuss this opportunity with you further.