Site Manager

Mediaweb Group; Newbiggin by the Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Newbiggin by the Sea is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead a high-performing team in building affordable quality homes. The role involves managing site staff, ensuring compliance with standards, and liaising with external partners. Candidates must have previous experience in managing housing developments and must be knowledgeable in construction processes. Benefits include generous holiday entitlement and a choice of company car or allowance.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days + bank holidays

Choice of company car/car allowance

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Holiday Buy Back Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Healthshield membership

Life Assurance

Share Purchase Plan

Highstreet/Store Discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Site Manager for high volume housing developments.
• Extensive knowledge of managing labour only groundworkers/contractors.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage development to deliver the build programme on budget.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety standards.
• Liaise with head office and local authorities.

Skills

Management of construction teams

Knowledge of construction processes

Strong commercial awareness

Customer service achievement

Health and Safety standards

Education

SMSTS Qualification

CSCS Card

First Aid Certification

Fire Marshall Certification

Scaffolding Training

Tools

Zutec

Digital plot books

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about managing a high performing, customer-focused on-site construction team and genuinely care about building affordable quality homes, where they are needed for the people who need them the most?

If you are passionate about what we do here at Gleeson and are considering a new challenge, we have a great opportunity for an experienced Site Manager to join our Construction team, managing the onsite team, working with external partners and subcontractors whilst working collaboratively with our onsite Sales team. To be considered for this role you will share our Gleeson Values of being Passionate, Collaborative and Respectful along with having previous experience as a Site Manager working on high volume new build housing developments.

The Role Includes

• Managing the development to maintain and deliver the build programme in accordance with budgets and forecasts. Ensuring that the final product is to Gleeson Homes standard
• Full responsibility and control of all site staff and sub-contractors including labour only groundworkers/contractors, ensuring that all employees comply with our Health and Safety standards
• Liaison with head office, NHBC and local authority departments
• Timely ordering of materials ensuring the build programme can be achieved
• Ensure all NHBC inspections are carried out as required
• Carry out hand over inspection of properties to the customers in accordance with our customer care procedures
• Complete as soon as practicably possible any customer care defects raised in conjunction with our customer care team
• Actively encourage a philosophy of safety, progress, quality and innovation

The Ideal Candidate

Previous experiences as a Site Manager working on high volume new build housing development. Must have extensive knowledge and experience of managing labour only groundworkers/contractors.

• Full UK driving licence
• Excellent knowledge of construction build programmes
• Strong commercial awareness
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction processes
• Experience of successfully achieving customer service requirements
• Awareness of codes of practice that impact on Construction matters e.g. NHBC, Building Regs, etc.
• It is mandatory that you are able to use Zutec and Digital plot books

Qualifications & Training

• SMSTS Qualification
• CSCS Card
• First Aid
• Fire Marshall
• Scaffolding

Please note, we will ask you to bring your qualifications to the interview stage so please ensure you have evidence prepared.

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays
• Choice of company car/ car allowance
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Holiday Buy Back Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance Scheme
• Healthshield membership
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Share Purchase Plan
• Highstreet/ Store Discounts