Site Manager - New Build Apartment Blocks

MCR Property Group; Bedford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

MCR Property Group is seeking an experienced Site Manager for a new-build residential development in Bedford. You will lead the site team, coordinate subcontractors and work with the Project Manager to deliver safely, on time and to the required quality.

You will hold a valid CSCS card (preferably Black Card) with SMSTS and First Aid at Work, and have a track record of managing new-build housing sites, including high-rise projects. PLC housebuilder experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in new-build residential construction.
• Proven track record of delivering sites from start to finish.
• Valid CSCS card (preferably Black Card) with SMSTS and First Aid at Work.
• Experience with PLC housebuilders is a plus.
• Desirable: Scaffold Inspection, Lifting Operations and Confined Spaces Awareness.
• Commitment to ongoing CPD and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management and coordination of the site.
• Lead the site team and liaise with Project Manager to ensure safe, efficient delivery to quality standards.
• Plan, sequence and programme on-site activities and manage staffing/resources.
• Ensure on-site Health and Safety requirements and compliance with Building Control standards.
• Manage drawing issue control and change control, ensuring works meet specifications.
• Collaborate with wider project team to deliver the development on programme.

Skills

Site management

Health & safety

Team leadership

Subcontractor management

Job description

Site Manager - New Build

Location: Bedford

Contract: Permanent

About MCR

MCR Property Group is a leading independent real estate investment and development company, operating nationally with offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow. Our core activities include new-build and conversion residential schemes, industrial projects and the management of a diverse portfolio spanning multiple asset classes. This includes approximately 7,500 residential plots alongside commercial and industrial assets exceeding £2 billion in value.

About The Role

We are currently seeking an experienced Site Manager to join our team in Bedford and take a key role in the successful delivery of a new-build residential development.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and growing organisation where you will have genuine scope to develop your career. At MCR, we are committed to supporting progression and will work with the right individual to establish a clear development plan aligned with their experience, ambitions and long-term career goals.

As Site Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management and coordination of the site, leading the site team and working closely with the Project Manager and wider management team to ensure the development is delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

You will oversee all on-site Health and Safety requirements, manage subcontractors and site resources, and advise on staffing requirements to ensure the project remains effectively resourced. You will be responsible for planning, sequencing and programming site activities, identifying potential issues and providing practical solutions to keep the project progressing to programme.

Quality will be a key responsibility, including drawing issue control, change control and ensuring works are completed to the required specification. You will also ensure that all site activities comply with HSE requirements, Building Control standards and relevant legislation throughout the construction process.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Site Manager with a strong background in new-build residential construction. Previous experience delivering new-build housing developments, apartment schemes and high-rise residential projects is essential.

You will have a proven track record of managing construction sites from commencement through to completion, with the ability to lead site teams, coordinate subcontractors and maintain high standards of Health and Safety, quality and programme delivery.

To be considered for the role, you must hold a valid CSCS card, preferably Black Card, together with SMSTS and First Aid at Work certification.

Experience across new-build housing, apartment developments and high-rise construction will be particularly valuable, and candidates with experience working for a PLC housebuilder will also be considered favourably.

Additional qualifications such as Scaffold Inspection, Lifting Operations and Confined Spaces Awareness would be highly desirable. A strong level of relevant qualifications and ongoing CPD will also demonstrate your commitment to professional development.

Most importantly, you will be a confident and proactive Site Manager who can take ownership of the site, make sound decisions under pressure and work collaboratively with the wider project team to deliver a successful development.