Site Manager (Housing)

Clark Contracts Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave entitlement

Career progression opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Contributory personal pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Group Life Assurance

Critical Illness Income Protection

Company Sick Pay

Enhanced Paternity and Maternity Pay

Additional holidays for long service

Job summary

Clark Contracts Ltd, based in the UK, is hiring a Site Manager to lead high-quality housing developments. The successful candidate will ensure project delivery is safe, timely, and to standards, while overseeing all site activities and documentation. Strong background in residential construction and health & safety knowledge are essential.

The position offers a full-time permanent role with a competitive salary, extensive annual leave, career progression opportunities, ongoing training, and additional benefits like a pensions scheme and Employee Assistance Programme.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing housing or residential construction projects from inception through to completion.
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Strong commitment to Health & Safety and quality standards.
• Detailed knowledge of NHBC and Building Control requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure housing projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standard.
• Manage and coordinate all site activities, including supervising subcontractors.
• Oversee all site documentation, progress reporting, and programme management.
• Monitor and maintain quality, ensuring compliance with specifications and regulations.
• Manage materials, site logistics, and cost control in line with project objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT literacy

Health & Safety commitment

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Founded in 1978, Clark Contracts is a privately owned main contractor with several operating divisions; Construction, Fit Out, Refurbishment, Housing, and Maintenance. We employ over 280 people with offices in the East and West of Scotland.

As we continue to grow and secure exciting new housing projects, we are looking for an experienced Site Manager to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with a strong background in residential construction to lead the successful delivery of high-quality housing developments across Scotland.

Role & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Ensuring that housing projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standard of workmanship.
• Managing and coordinating all site activities, including supervising subcontractors and direct labour.
• Overseeing all site documentation, progress reporting, and programme management. Leading site meetings with clients, design teams, and subcontractors.
• Monitoring and maintaining quality, ensuring full compliance with specifications, drawings, and building regulations.
• Managing materials, site logistics, and cost control in line with project objectives.
• Promoting and fully embracing the company’s Customers 1st campaign to continually improve the way we deal with our residents and clients.

Candidate

To be considered for this position, candidates should:

• Have proven experience managing housing or residential construction projects from inception through to completion.
• Possess excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Be IT literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Project experience advantageous).
• Display a strong commitment to Health & Safety and quality standards.
• Have detailed knowledge of NHBC and Building Control requirements.
• Show enthusiasm for contributing to a collaborative, forward‑thinking team within a leading main contractor.

Why work for us?

At Clark Contracts Ltd, we offer more than just a job. We are committed to investing in our employees and providing opportunities for personal and professional growth.

In addition to a competitive salary (negotiable based on experience), you will benefit from:

• 33 days annual leave entitlement (This is inclusive of 8 public holidays), with the option to purchase additional holidays.
• Career progression opportunities
• Ongoing training and development
• Contributory personal pension scheme.
• Access to the company’s Employee Assistance Programme which includes support for both you and your family (conditions apply) as well as a team of Mental Health First Aiders.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Group Life Assurance.
• Critical Illness Income Protection.
• Company Sick Pay.
• Enhanced Paternity and Maternity Pay.
• Additional holidays for long service.

This is a full time, permanent position.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

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