Site Manager

Walker & Sloan; Somerton; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading partnerships housing contractor in the United Kingdom is seeking experienced Site Managers to oversee residential developments in Somerset and Blandford. The successful candidates will manage day-to-day operations, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates must have proven experience in site management and relevant certifications. This role offers a competitive salary of circa £60,000 plus benefits including a car allowance and ongoing career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance or vehicle

Holiday & wellbeing benefits

Ongoing career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager on residential new build projects.
• Strong understanding of build quality, safety and programme management.
• Background in social or partnership housing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day site operations on partnership housing schemes.
• Coordinating subcontractors, trades and site labour.
• Ensuring full compliance with health & safety requirements.

Skills

Site management

Health & safety compliance

Communication with stakeholders

Quality control

Education

CSCS certification

SMSTS certification

First Aid certification

Job description

Overview

Site Manager (x2 Roles) – Location: Somerset / Blandford | Sector: Partnerships Housing Contractor | Salary: Circa £60,000 + Package

The Opportunity

Two excellent opportunities for experienced Site Managers to join a growing partnerships housing contractor delivering residential developments across Somerset and Blandford. These roles offer long-term stability, repeat framework work and the chance to run well-structured housing schemes within a collaborative delivery environment.

You'll take full responsibility for site delivery, working closely with commercial, technical and client teams to ensure programmes, quality and safety standards are met throughout construction.

Role Overview

• Managing day-to-day site operations on partnership housing schemes.
• Coordinating subcontractors, trades and site labour.
• Managing programme, quality control and build sequencing.
• Ensuring full compliance with health & safety requirements.
• Liaising with client representatives, building control and consultants.
• Managing inspections, snagging and handover processes.
• Maintaining site records, reports and progress updates.

About You

• Proven experience as a Site Manager on residential new build projects.
• Background in social or partnership housing preferred.
• Strong understanding of build quality, safety and programme management.
• Confident communicator with subcontractors and stakeholders.
• CSCS essential; SMSTS and First Aid required.
• Organised, proactive and comfortable running sites independently.

Company Profile

You'll be joining a well-established partnerships housing contractor with a strong pipeline across the South and South West. The business is known for collaborative working, strong client relationships and a supportive culture focused on long-term delivery rather than volume.

What's in it for you?

• Circa £60,000 + package
• Car allowance or vehicle
• Long-term framework housing projects
• Ongoing career progression
• Holiday & wellbeing benefits
• Supportive operational leadership

About Walker & Sloan

Walker & Sloan are a BCorp certified recruitment business specialising in construction and the built environment. I, Jack Houghton, work closely with housing contractors across the UK, handling all applications with complete confidentiality