Site Manager – New Build Homes (Coventry, Contract)

Thorn Baker Construction; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Thorn Baker Construction is seeking a freelance Site Manager to lead a new build housing development in Coventry, West Midlands. This hands-on role requires coordinating day-to-day site operations, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budget compliance.

You will manage labour, plant, subcontractors, liaise with clients and consultants, and lead toolbox talks while maintaining accurate site records and promoting a proactive safety culture.

Qualifications

• SMSTS certification is required on site.
• CSCS card appropriate to site management.
• Current First Aid qualification is required.
• Full UK Driving Licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise, and control all activities on site to ensure progress.
• Manage site resources: labour, materials, plant and subcontractors.
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed on site.
• Maintain accurate site records: daily reports, risk assessments, method statements.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Monitor quality to meet contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and manage risks to programme and budget.
• Lead site meetings and toolbox talks with the team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Read drawings

Site software

Microsoft Office

Organisational skills

Education

SMSTS

CSCS card

First Aid

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Thorn Baker Construction is seeking a freelance Site Manager to lead a new build housing development in Coventry, West Midlands. This hands-on role requires coordinating day-to-day site operations, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budget compliance.

You will manage labour, plant, subcontractors, liaise with clients and consultants, and lead toolbox talks while maintaining accurate site records and promoting a proactive safety culture.