Site Manager

Sorbon Estates Ltd; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional housebuilder is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee a new residential development near Maidenhead. In this role, you will manage all site operations ensuring high standards of quality and safety. You will work closely with a collaborative team that values open communication and high-quality design. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in delivering residential projects and a strong grasp of Health and Safety legislation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Enhanced pension scheme

BUPA cover

Annual leave starting at 25 days

Free life assurance

Wellbeing benefits including on-demand GP service

Discount scheme with savings across a range of sectors

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high-end developments is essential.
• Proven track record delivering high-quality developments from start to finish.
• SMSTS qualified (Site Management Safety Training Scheme).

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the site including subcontractors and materials.
• Ensure site runs to schedule, quickly resolve delivery issues.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation.

Skills

Experience working for a residential housebuilder

Ability to read and interpret construction drawings

Strong understanding of Health and Safety best practices

Education

Construction-related degree or NVQ Level 5/6

Job description

Overview

Are you a hands-on Site Manager with a strong track record in delivering high-quality residential developments?

Location: Maidenhead

Main Office: Beaconsfield (you will attend meetings here)

Shanly Homes don't just build houses. We create distinctive, high-specification homes designed for modern living.

As a privately owned, multi award-winning regional housebuilder, we take pride in developing bespoke communities in some of the most sought-after locations across the South East.

We are now looking for an experienced Site Manager to take the lead on our latest premium development near Maidenhead. This exciting scheme offers a collection of new homes in a beautiful setting close to the water.

This is a great opportunity to take ownership of a new site and work within a collaborative, solutions-focused team that values quality, attention to detail and open communication across the business.

About the site:

This is a greenfield site featuring a mix of terraced, semi-detached and detached houses built using traditional methods. The edge of the development lies less than 50 metres from a picturesque lake.

Responsibilities

As Site Manager, you'll report to the Construction Director and take responsibility for managing all aspects of this site. Key areas of focus will include:

• Build programme: ensure the site runs to schedule and that any issues affecting delivery are quickly identified, escalated and resolved
• Site operations: manage the daily running of the development, including subcontractors, direct labour and materials, maintaining a well-organised and efficient site
• Health and Safety: ensure full compliance with all relevant legislation, Risk Assessments and Method Statements, and lead a culture of safety and accountability on site
• Build quality: work closely with the quality control team to deliver homes that meet the highest standards from initial groundworks to final handover
• Team leadership: provide clear direction to the site team, ensure consistent performance and foster a positive, professional working environment
• Customer journey: liaise with the Sales and Customer Service teams to support choices, extras, handovers and customer satisfaction at every stage

Qualifications

What you'll bring to the team:

We are a design-led and quality-driven business, so experience delivering high-end developments is essential.

• Experience working for a residential housebuilder in a Site Manager role
• Proven track record delivering high-quality developments from start to finish
• Strong understanding and practical application of Health and Safety best practice and legislation
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings confidently
• SMSTS qualified (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)
• First Aid at Work qualification
• Construction-related degree or NVQ Level 5/6

Benefits

What we can offer you:

The security of a financially strong, privately owned business

Competitive salary and car allowance

Discretionary annual and long-term build bonus scheme

Enhanced pension scheme paid via salary exchange

BUPA cover

Annual leave starting at 25 days to a max of 30

Free life assurance

Many wellbeing benefits including on-demand GP service, free weekly fitness classes, discounted gym membership, Employee Assistance Programme and a cycle to work scheme

Discount scheme with savings across a range of sectors

Plus many social events throughout the year

If you're a Site Manager who takes pride in delivering premium homes and wants to be part of a company that shares your values, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and lead the delivery of our upcoming Maidenhead development.