Site Manager

Fawkes & Reece London; Widnes; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London is seeking an experienced Site Manager to join a respected housebuilder on a 200-unit timber frame residential development in Widnes.

The role requires a solid background in new build housing, timber frame construction and NHBC standards. The contract is 2-3 months, starting September 2026, with a competitive rate dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience as Site Manager in new build housing is essential.
• Timber frame experience is essential.
• Proven experience delivering to NHBC standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day site activities, ensuring safety, programme, and quality on site.
• Coordinate subcontractors and site teams, monitor progress and maintain NHBC requirements.

Skills

Site management

Timber frame construction

NHBC standards

Health & safety

Quality management

Programme management

Subcontractor management

Communication

Organisational skills

Tools

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid

Job description

We are currently looking for an experienced Site Manager to join a respected housebuilder on a 200-unit timber frame residential development in Widnes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Site Manager with a solid background in new build housing, timber frame construction and NHBC standards to secure a 2-3 month contract starting in September 2026.

The Role

As Site Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities on site, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.

You will coordinate subcontractors and site teams, monitor progress and ensure the development is constructed to the housebuilder's quality requirements and NHBC standards.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within new build housing
• Timber frame experience is essential
• Proven experience working to NHBC standards
• Strong understanding of new build residential construction and quality requirements
• Experience working on large-scale residential developments
• Valid SMSTS
• Valid CSCS
• Valid First Aid
• Strong knowledge of health & safety, quality and programme management
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to manage subcontractors and site teams effectively
• Candidates must have previous new build housing experience, timber frame experience and a strong understanding of NHBC standards to be considered for this position.

Contract Details

• Location: Widnes, Cheshire
• Project: 200-unit residential development
• Build Type: Timber Frame
• Duration: 2-3 months
• Start: September 2026
• Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience

The relevant contact for this role is Molly in our Bolton Office. You can contact me directly on (phone number removed) or via email at .

If suitable, we will be in touch to discuss this opportunity with you further