Site Manager-Residential Luxury New Build

Construction, Property and Engineering; England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Site Manager to manage multiple residential projects in Wokingham. This role involves complete operational oversight from groundworks to handover while maintaining high-quality standards and compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in luxury residential builds and hold necessary certifications. A salary of £55,000 - £70,000 per annum is offered along with benefits including a company car and performance bonus.

Benefits

Company Car/Allowance

Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare

Performance Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in Site Management on residential new-build projects.
• Ability to manage luxury or high-specifications finishes.
• Strong track record of Health & Safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Take operational control of the site to meet project deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
• Manage all subcontractors and trades effectively.
• Conduct frequent quality checks on workmanship.

Skills

Site Management experience

Health & Safety standards

Subcontractor management

Quality workmanship

Education

Valid SMSTS

CSCS Card

First Aid at Work certification

Job description

Randstad UK CPE Team is looking to onboard an experienced Site Manager to support a new residential site of 10 plus plots in Wokingham.

• Job Title: Site Manager
• Location: Wokingham, Berkshire to start with and be able to travel to Multiple Sites
• Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 per annum
• Benefits: Company Car/Allowance, Pension Scheme, Private Healthcare, Performance Bonus
• Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
• Start Date: January 2026

About the Job

Our Client is renowned for developing bespoke, high-end, luxury residential properties. We are seeking an exceptional, self-motivated Site Manager to take full ownership of our prestigious developments from groundworks to handover. You will be the single point of accountability for all site operations, quality standards, and trade management. The Site Manager must be an independent player prepared to drive to specific locations.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Take complete operational control of the site, ensuring the project is delivered on time, within budget, and Client's standards of quality and finish.
• Uphold and enforce the highest standards of Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance.
• Conduct regular site inductions, tool‑box talks, and risk assessments, ensuring a zero‑incident culture is maintained.
• Effectively manage and coordinate all sub‑contractors and trades (carpenters, plumbers, electricians, specialised finishes, etc.), ensuring high productivity and quality workmanship.
• Conduct frequent quality checks against specification and drawings, identifying and resolving any defects or issues promptly, with a focus on luxury‑level detailing.
• Monitor and drive the construction programme, reporting progress accurately and proactively anticipating and mitigating potential delays.
• Act as the primary on‑site point of contact for the Project Manager, Quantity Surveyor, and design team, providing clear, concise daily/weekly progress reports.
• Oversee site logistics, including the ordering, storage, and security of high‑value materials.

Qualifications & Experience required

• Experience in a Site Management on residential new‑build projects.
• Demonstrable experience managing sites with luxury or high‑specification finishes.
• Proven ability to manage all trades and subcontractors independently, driving performance and quality without constant supervision.
• A strong, documented track record of managing and upholding exceptional Health & Safety standards on site.
• Valid SMSTS, CSCS Card, First Aid at Work certification.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.