Site Manager

Fawkes & Reece; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece in Wrexham is seeking an experienced Site Manager for a residential timber frame development. You will lead site operations, manage subcontractors, and protect programme progress while upholding quality and safety standards.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strict adherence to health and safety, and close collaboration with the wider construction team to deliver a high-quality finished home on time.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing timber frame housebuilding developments.
• Experience in site management within residential housebuilding with references.
• Strong leadership and subcontractor management skills.
• Thorough understanding of construction programmes, quality control and health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Managing and coordinating subcontractors, trades and site activities.
• Overseeing the construction of timber frame homes from build stages through to completion.
• Ensuring all health and safety procedures are followed and maintained across site.
• Monitoring build progress and driving the programme forward.
• Carrying out regular quality inspections and managing snagging and defects.
• Maintaining accurate site records and ensuring compliance with building regulations and company procedures.
• Working closely with the wider construction team to ensure targets are achieved.
• Taking ownership of site standards, quality control and overall delivery.

Skills

Timber frame experience

Site management

Leadership

Programme management

Education

SMSTS

CSCS Card

First Aid at Work

Job description

Location: Wrexham Start Date: Within the next few weeks Duration: Ongoing Sector: Volume Housebuilding We are currently recruiting for an experienced and dedicated Site Manager to join a well-established volume housebuilder on a residential development in Wrexham.

This is an excellent opportunity for a knowledgeable Site Manager with proven experience in timber frame housebuilding who can confidently manage site operations, maintain high standards of quality and health and safety, and ensure the development progresses in line with programme.

The successful candidate will be hands‑on, organised and committed to delivering a high‑quality finished product while managing subcontractors and site teams effectively.

The Role

• Managing and coordinating subcontractors, trades and site activities.
• Overseeing the construction of timber frame homes from build stages through to completion.
• Ensuring all health and safety procedures are followed and maintained across site.
• Monitoring build progress and driving the programme forward.
• Carrying out regular quality inspections and managing snagging and defects.
• Maintaining accurate site records and ensuring compliance with building regulations and company procedures.
• Working closely with the wider construction team to ensure targets are achieved.
• Taking ownership of site standards, quality control and overall delivery.

About You

• Proven experience managing timber frame housebuilding developments.
• Previous experience in a Site Manager role within residential housebuilding, with references available from a housebuilding manager.
• Strong leadership and subcontractor management skills.
• A thorough understanding of construction programmes, quality control and health and safety.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to drive progress while maintaining high standards.
• A proactive, reliable and professional approach to site management.

Essential Requirements

• All qualifications must be valid and in date: SMSTS CSCS Card appropriate for the role.
• First Aid at Work qualification.
• Suitable candidates must also be able to provide satisfactory references confirming previous experience in a housebuilding Site Manager role.

The Opportunity

• Location: Wrexham.
• Start date: Within the next few weeks.
• Ongoing opportunity with a volume housebuilder.
• Opportunity to work on a residential timber frame development.

If you are an experienced Site Manager with a proven track record in timber frame housebuilding and the drive to deliver a successful residential development, we would be keen to hear from you.