Site Manager

Skilled Careers; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national housebuilder is seeking a Site Manager No.2 for a major residential development in Stevenage. This flagship project requires a candidate with experience in traditional-build housing and proven site management skills. Responsibilities include supporting the Senior Site Manager, managing various phases of construction, and ensuring high-quality standards. A competitive salary, fuel allowance, and healthcare benefits are offered. Candidates with a strong background in HA/mixed-tenure delivery are preferred.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Fuel allowance

Holiday entitlement

Healthcare

Bonus structure

Company car / car allowance

Qualifications

• Experience as a Site Manager No.2 or strong ASM ready for progression.
• Background in traditional-build housing is essential.
• Exposure to HA/mixed-tenure delivery is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Site Manager with project delivery.
• Manage homes from groundworks to final handovers.
• Ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards.
• Conduct regular inspections and manage HA cycles.

Skills

Site management

Leadership

Programme management

Customer-focused

Education

CSCS qualification

First Aid certification

Scaffold Awareness

Job description

Site Manager No.2 – Stevenage

Large Traditional-Build Housing Scheme | 600+ Home Masterplan | Significant HA Delivery

My client, a leading national housebuilder, is seeking a Site Manager No.2 for a major new traditional-build residential development in Stevenage.

The scheme forms part of a substantial 600+ unit masterplan, delivering a mix of 2–5 bed homes and maisonettes within a modern, well-designed community. Approximately 40% of the development is Affordable Housing (HA), requiring strong programme management, consistent build quality and close collaboration with HA representatives and end clients.

This is a flagship, high-profile project offering excellent future progression into a full Site Manager role.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Site Manager with the day-to-day delivery of a large traditional-build scheme
• Assist in managing homes from groundworks through to final handovers
• Provide clear leadership to subcontractors and drive programme milestones
• Take ownership of defined phases or plots as capability grows
• Ensure all works meet specification, build quality requirements and agreed programme
• Coordinate labour, plant and materials to support efficient delivery
• Produce accurate progress updates and maintain site records
• Control prelims and non-productive costs across allocated areas
• Conduct regular inspections to maintain high quality standards
• Manage HA inspection cycles, including pre-plaster, first fix, second fix and final sign-offs
• Ensure compliance with all internal, external and HA/end-client requirements
• Maintain rigorous Health & Safety practices, including RAMS and site welfare
• Mentor ASMs and junior team members as appropriate
• Support snagging, trade performance and stage completions
• Assist with subcontractor payment approvals
• Promote a strong customer-focus across both HA and market-sale plots

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience as a Site Manager No.2, or a strong ASM ready for progression
• Background in traditional-build housing
• Exposure to HA / mixed-tenure delivery advantageous
• Experience working on medium to high-volume residential schemes
• CSCS
• First Aid
• Scaffold Awareness

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Fuel allowance
• Holiday entitlement
• Healthcare
• Bonus structure
• Company car / car allowance