Site Manager – High-Volume Housing & Groundworkers Lead

Gleeson Homes; Ingoldmells; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Gleeson Homes is seeking a proactive Site Manager to lead a high-volume housing development. You will supervise on-site staff and labour-only contractors, drive the build programme to stay on schedule, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

You will liaise with NHBC, head office and local authorities, manage material orders, and oversee customer handovers. Must have SMSTS, CSCS, and driving licence, with Zutec experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience as Site Manager on high-volume new build housing.
• Must have extensive knowledge managing labour-only groundworkers/contractors.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Knowledge of NHBC and Building Regulations.
• Proficient with Zutec and digital plot books.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development to deliver the build programme within budgets and forecasts.
• Have full control of site staff and subcontractors, ensuring health and safety standards.
• Liaise with head office, NHBC and local authorities.
• Ensure timely ordering of materials to meet the build programme.
• Carry out NHBC inspections as required and complete handover inspections with customers.

Skills

Site management

Labour-only contractors

Driving licence

Build programmes

NHBC knowledge

Zutec / plot books

Education

SMSTS

CSCS Card

First Aid

Fire Marshall

Scaffolding

Tools

Zutec

Digital plot books

Job description

Gleeson Homes is seeking a proactive Site Manager to lead a high-volume housing development. You will supervise on-site staff and labour-only contractors, drive the build programme to stay on schedule, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

You will liaise with NHBC, head office and local authorities, manage material orders, and oversee customer handovers. Must have SMSTS, CSCS, and driving licence, with Zutec experience preferred.