Site Manager

Berkeley Group Plc

Watford

On-site

GBP 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

1 hour ago

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Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave increasing with 3

Private medical insurance

Online discount platform access

Berkeley Foundation volunteer day

Private pension plan

Group life assurance

Job summary

Berkeley Group is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead designated work packages on traditional residential developments in Hertfordshire. You will coordinate trades, review drawings, monitor quality and progress, and ensure compliance with safety and QA standards.

You will supervise contractors, mentor Assistant Site Managers, and maintain clear records while collaborating with project and commercial teams to deliver on-time, on-budget outcomes.

Qualifications

Demonstrable Site Manager experience on traditionally built residential developments.
Strong practical knowledge of traditional construction methods and build sequencing.
Experience managing trade contractors and packages across multiple build stages.
Understanding of drawings, specifications and inspection processes.

Responsibilities

Manage designated work packages and coordinate trades through the build sequence.
Apply traditional build experience to identify interfaces, sequencing requirements and delivery risks.
Supervise and monitor contractors, labour and site activities.
Ensure work is completed in accordance with drawings, specifications and quality standards.
Check plans and technical information for accuracy and support issue resolution.
Monitor progress against the build programme, milestones and dates.
Maintain records of delays, inspections, quality checks and site activity.
Ensure Inspection and Test Plans, hold points, QA and commissioning requirements are followed.
Inspect completed work and address defects promptly to standard.
Liaise with Project Manager and Commercial team on instructions, variations and payments.
Support and develop Assistant Site Managers across areas and packages.

Skills

Site management

Construction sequencing

Trade coordination

Quality standards

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Mentor junior team

Education

Construction or engineering degree / HNC / Level 6 NVQ or equivalent

Tools

CSCS card

SMSTS

First Aid qualification

Job description

Description

Berkeley Group builds homes and neighbourhoods across London, Birmingham and the South of England. We revive underused land, creating welcoming, sustainable and nature-rich places where communities thrive and where people of all ages and backgrounds enjoy a great quality of life.

Department: Build

Location: Hertford, Hertfordshire

Description

We specialise in long-term brownfield regeneration, focusing on challenging and complex sites that are beyond the scope of conventional homebuilders. We are highly collaborative, working with councils and communities to create a shared vision and to unlock a mix of social, environmental, economic and commercial value that benefits all our stakeholders.

Our passion for quality and design underpins everything we do. All Berkeley homes are created with care, expertise and relentless attention to detail.

What You’ll Be Doing

Manage designated work packages and coordinate trades through the build sequence.
Apply your traditional build experience to identify construction interfaces, sequencing requirements and potential delivery risks.
Supervise and monitor contractors, labour and site activities.
Ensure work is completed in accordance with drawings, specifications and agreed quality standards.
Check plans and technical information for accuracy and support the resolution of construction issues.
Monitor progress against the agreed build programme, key milestones and critical dates.
Maintain clear records of delays, inspections, quality checks and site activity.
Ensure Inspection and Test Plans, hold points, quality assurance and commissioning requirements are followed.
Inspect completed work and ensure defects are addressed promptly and to the required standard.
Liaise with the Project Manager and Commercial team regarding instructions, variations, contractor reporting and applications for payment.
Support and develop Assistant Site Managers working across your areas and packages.
Promote effective collaboration between contractors, consultants and the wider project team.

Health, Safety & Responsible delivery

Health and safety will be central to your approach. You will help ensure that contractors have the appropriate training, information and competency records, that site documentation is complete and that local and Group procedures are consistently followed. You will also support the timely investigation and close-out of incidents and liaise with the Temporary Works Coordinator where required.

This supports Berkeley’s commitment to safe, efficient and responsible delivery, alongside its wider aim to create high-quality homes and places with a lasting positive impact.

What You’ll Bring

Demonstrable Site Manager experience on traditionally built residential developments.
Strong practical knowledge of traditional construction methods, build sequencing, trade interfaces and finishing standards.
Experience managing trade contractors and packages through multiple stages of the build.
A sound understanding of construction drawings, specifications, quality plans and inspection processes.
The ability to monitor programme performance and escalatte risks or delays clearly.
A consistent focus on safety, build quality and delivering work right first time.
Confident communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.
Experience supporting or developing Assistant Site Managers or junior team members.
A construction or engineering degree, HNC, Level 6 NVQ or a strong relevant trade background.
A Management or Professionally Qualified Person CSCS card, SMSTS and First Aid qualification.
Relevant industry-recognised training.

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