Site Manager Housing

Ignite Talent Group Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance or company car

Fuel card

Discretionary bonus

Additional company benefits and perks

Job summary

Ignite Talent Group Ltd is seeking a Residential Site Manager for a 140-unit traditional build development in Yorkshire. The role leads on-site delivery from groundwork to handover, coordinating subcontractors and maintaining programme and quality.

The successful candidate will have strong residential housebuilding experience, with NHBC and health & safety knowledge, and a track record of managing site teams effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience as Site Manager or Assistant Site Manager in residential housebuilding.
• Experience delivering traditional build housing developments.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety and NHBC standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day construction activities across the development.
• Lead site delivery from build through to handover, on programme and to quality standards.
• Coordinate subcontractors, trades and suppliers, ensuring work progresses to plan.
• Monitor progress against the build programme and address potential delays.
• Ensure all works meet required quality standards and site safety procedures.

Skills

Residential site management

NHBC standards

Health & safety

Subcontractor management

Job description

Residential Site Manager - Yorkshire
Location: Yorkshire
Position: Site Manager
Project: 140-unit traditional build development
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 + package
Job Type: Permanent

Overview

We are currently recruiting for a Site Manager to join an established residential developer on a 140-unit traditional build development in Yorkshire. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced residential Site Manager to take ownership of a sizeable development and play a key role in delivering the project safely, on programme and to a high standard. The client is also open to experienced Assistant Site Managers who have a strong background in residential housebuilding and are ready to take the next step into their first Site Manager position.

The Role

As Site Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and delivery of the development, overseeing site operations from construction through to completion and handover.

You will work closely with the Contracts Manager and wider project team, managing subcontractors, trades and site activities while ensuring the development remains on programme and meets the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day construction activities across the development
• Taking responsibility for the delivery of the site from build through to completion
• Coordinating and managing subcontractors, trades and suppliers
• Monitoring progress against the build programme and addressing potential delays
• Ensuring all works are completed to the required quality standards
• Managing health & safety across the site and ensuring company procedures are followed
• Carrying out regular site inspections and quality checks
• Managing site logistics, deliveries, materials and resources
• Working closely with the Contracts Manager to maintain programme
• Liaising with NHBC and other relevant stakeholders
• Ensuring plots are progressed efficiently and prepared for inspection
• Managing snagging, completion and handover of propertiesMaintaining accurate site records and documentation
• Driving high standards of workmanship across the development

The Opportunity

This is a great opportunity to join an established residential developer and take ownership of a 140-unit traditional build development in Yorkshire. For an experienced Site Manager, the role offers the opportunity to manage a substantial development with a competitive salary and strong overall package. For an experienced Assistant Site Manager, this represents an excellent opportunity to step into a Site Manager position and continue developing your career within a well-established housebuilding environment. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a sizeable development while gaining further experience across all stages of the residential build process.

About You

We are looking for someone with a strong residential housebuilding background who understands the demands of delivering a traditional build development.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience working as a Site Manager for a residential developer
• Experience delivering traditional build housing developments
• Strong knowledge of the residential construction process from groundworks through to completion
• Experience managing subcontractors, trades and site teams
• A good understanding of build programmes, sequencing and site logistics
• Strong knowledge of health & safety and quality requirements
• Experience working to NHBC standards
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain programme
• A proactive approach to resolving issues and keeping the development moving

Experienced Assistant Site Managers will also be considered where they can demonstrate strong residential housebuilding experience and are ready to progress into a Site Manager position.

Salary & Package

• £60,000 - £65,000 salary
• Car allowance or company car
• Fuel card
• Discretionary bonus
• Additional company benefits and perks