Site Manager

The FR Group; Polegate; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Brand-new 110-unit development

Job summary

The FR Group is seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager or Project Manager to lead a new 110-unit traditional build development in East Sussex. You will set up the site, establish standards and lead the team from inception through completion.

Take ownership of the project, manage groundworks and subcontractors, and ensure NHBC compliance. This role suits someone who thrives on shaping a site from day one and delivering quality housing with a strong on-site culture.

Qualifications

• Strong background in traditional build residential housebuilding.
• Experience running a development as the number one on site.
• Experience with site set-up and taking developments from the early stages.
• Solid understanding of NHBC standards and inspection requirements.
• Experience managing subcontractors, programmes and site teams.
• Ability to make decisive day-to-day decisions and lead the team.
• Excellent communication to build relationships across the wider team.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead on the site from initial set-up through to completion.
• Plan early works and ensure site preparation before production starts.
• Coordinate groundworks, infrastructure and transition into the traditional build.
• Manage subcontractors and keep all parties aligned with the programme.
• Set clear workmanship, health & safety and site organisation standards.
• Manage the build programme and address issues to avoid delays.
• Collaborate with Contracts Manager and wider team to monitor progress.
• Oversee NHBC inspections and ensure compliance with standards.
• Build a reliable supply chain and nurture relationships with subcontractors.
• Lead and develop the site team as the development grows.
• Maintain quality and a professional, safe site at all stages.

Skills

Traditional build experience

Site leadership

Site set-up

NHBC standards

Subcontractor management

Programme management

Decision making

Communication skills

Job description

There aren't many opportunities where you get to walk onto a site before the cabins are even established and have the chance to shape how the whole project will run. We're working with a well-established residential developer that has grown a strong name through delivering quality housing across the Southeast, working closely with housing partners and private clients to bring forward well-run developments and maintain high standards throughout the build. They're now looking for an experienced Senior Site Manager or Project Manager to take the lead on a new 110-unit traditional build development in East Sussex. The site is due to commence shortly, so this is very much a start-from-scratch opportunity. You'll be involved from site set-up, putting the right systems and standards in place, building relationships with the supply chain and establishing the culture of the site before production really gets moving. This would suit someone who likes having ownership rather than walking into a site where everything has already been decided. What you'll be doing You'll be the key person on site, taking responsibility for turning the plans into a well-organised, productive development and keeping things moving once construction gets underway. That will include:

• Taking the lead on the site from initial set-up through to completion
• Planning the early works and making sure the site is properly prepared before production starts
• Coordinating groundworks, infrastructure and the transition into the traditional build
• Managing subcontractors and keeping everyone working to the agreed programme
• Setting clear expectations around workmanship, health & safety and site organisation from the outset
• Managing the build programme and dealing with issues before they become delays
• Working closely with the Contracts Manager and wider team to monitor progress and performance
• Managing NHBC inspections and ensuring construction is consistently carried out to the required standards
• Building a reliable supply chain and maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors and consultants
• Leading and developing the site team as the development grows
• Keeping a close eye on quality throughout the build rather than leaving problems to be picked up later
• Maintaining a professional, safe and well-presented site through every stage of the development

You’ll ideally have:

• A strong background in traditional build residential housebuilding
• Previous experience running a development as the number one on site
• Experience with site set-up and taking developments from the early stages
• A solid understanding of NHBC standards and inspection requirements
• Experience managing subcontractors, programmes and site teams
• The confidence to make decisions and take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the project
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build good relationships with the wider team
• Experience with a PLC, established regional developer or similar quality-led housebuilder

Most importantly, they're looking for someone who is comfortable taking ownership. Someone who can look at a site before it starts, work out what needs to happen, put the foundations in place and then lead the team through the build.

Benefits

• Up to £85,000 basic salary
• Competitive package
• Bonus
• The opportunity to take a brand-new 110-unit development from site set-up
• Genuine ownership of the project
• Support from an experienced Contracts Manager and wider operational team
• Long-term career opportunities with an established and growing residential developer
• The chance to put your own standards and approach into a site from day one

It's a substantial development, but it's not so large that you'll disappear into a huge management structure. You'll have a genuine influence over how the site is run and how the project develops.