Site Manager Housing

Walker & Sloan; Wales; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected social housing contractor is seeking an experienced Site Manager for a 7-unit new build in Blackwood, United Kingdom. This role requires full responsibility for site delivery, including managing subcontractors and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in residential projects and strong communication skills. The company is known for its collaborative culture and offers a competitive salary plus benefits, including a car allowance and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Car allowance or mileage

Wellbeing benefits

Holiday and pension benefits

Opportunities for future projects

Qualifications

• Experience delivering residential new build projects, preferably in social housing.
• Strong understanding of quality, safety, and compliance.
• Comfortable managing smaller schemes independently.

Responsibilities

• Full site management of a 7-unit social housing new build.
• Coordinating subcontractors and trades on site.
• Managing inspections, snagging, and handover processes.

Skills

Residential new build project delivery

Construction Site Safety

Effective communication

Proactive problem-solving

Education

CSCS Certification

SMSTS Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Site Manager

Location: Blackwood
Sector: Social Housing Contractor
Project: 7-Unit New Build Scheme
Salary: £50,000 + Package

The Opportunity

A great opportunity for an experienced Site Manager to join a respected social housing contractor delivering a 7‑unit new build residential scheme in Blackwood. This is a hands‑on role with full responsibility for day‑to‑day site delivery, ideal for someone who enjoys smaller schemes where quality, programme and client engagement are key.

You’ll manage the project from start on site through to handover, working closely with commercial, technical and client teams to ensure a smooth and compliant build.

Role Overview

• Full site management of a 7‑unit social housing new build.
• Coordinating subcontractors and trades on site.
• Managing programme, quality control and sequencing.
• Ensuring all H&S requirements, inductions and RAMS are followed.
• Liaising with client representatives, NHBC and Building Control.
• Managing inspections, snagging and handover processes.
• Ordering materials and coordinating deliveries.
• Maintaining site records, reports and daily diaries.

About You

• Experience delivering residential new build projects (social housing preferred).
• Comfortable managing smaller schemes independently.
• Strong understanding of build quality, safety and compliance.
• Confident communicator with subcontractors and client teams.
• CSCS essential; SMSTS and First Aid required.
• Organised, proactive and solutions focussed.

Company Profile

You’ll be joining a well‑regarded social housing contractor with a strong presence across South Wales. Known for quality delivery, repeat business and a collaborative working culture, they offer stability, support and opportunities to progress as the business continues to grow.

What’s in it for you?

• 💰 £50,000 + package
• 🚗 Car allowance or mileage
• 🏘️ Small, well‑managed site with autonomy
• 📈 Opportunity to move onto future housing schemes
• 🌴 Holiday, pension & wellbeing benefits
• 🤝 Supportive regional management team

About Walker & Sloan

Walker & Sloan are a BCorp certified recruitment business specialising in construction and the built environment. I, Jack Houghton, work closely with regional contractors across Wales and the South West, handling all applications with complete confidentiality.