Site Manager - Residential

ARC Group; Braintree; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an experienced Residential Site Manager to oversee operations for a new housing development in Essex. This role involves managing site activities, supervising trades and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in residential projects, strong leadership skills, and essential certifications. Competitive salary of £70-£75k offered for this full-time, permanent position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager on residential housing projects (ideally new build).
• Certifications: SMSTS, CSCS (Black/Gold Card), and First Aid are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage all site activities to ensure work is completed safely and to high standards.
• Supervise and coordinate trades, subcontractors, and suppliers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Knowledge of building regulations

IT skills

Tools

Construction management software (e.g., Viewpoint, Procore)

Job description

Site Manager - Residential

Location: sites across Essex including Braintree, Chelmsford and Colchester
Salary: £70-£75k
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We re seeking an experienced and motivated Residential Site Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of a new housing development. The successful candidate will take full responsibility for delivering high-quality homes safely, on time, and within budget, while maintaining excellent communication with the client, subcontractors, and the wider project team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all site activities to ensure work is completed safely, to specification, on schedule, and to a high standard.

• Supervise and coordinate trades, subcontractors, and suppliers.

• Conduct daily site inspections and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies.

• Monitor progress against programme and report regularly to the Contracts/Project Manager.

• Manage site documentation, including RAMS, QA checks, and site diaries.

• Maintain strong relationships with clients, design teams, and local authorities.

• Ensure a clean, organised, and compliant site at all times.

About You

• Proven experience as a Site Manager on residential housing projects (ideally new build).

• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

• Strong knowledge of building regulations, NHBC standards, and construction best practices.

• Ability to manage multiple trades and drive progress under tight deadlines.

• SMSTS, CSCS (Black/Gold Card), and First Aid certifications essential.

• Good IT skills and familiarity with construction management software (e.g., Viewpoint, Procore, or similar) desirable.

To be considered please apply with your CV, for further information contact Jenny Saban in our office