Site Manager- Residential New Build

Randstad CPE; Newbury; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an experienced Site Manager to coordinate a new build house project in Newbury. The ideal candidate should have a robust background in managing new-build housing and possess strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include overseeing on-site activities, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and maintaining quality throughout the project. This position offers a salary of £55,000 - £65,000 per annum with a permanent, full-time contract.

Qualifications

• Experienced as a first lead Site Manager on a smaller or volume, high-quality development.
• Experience managing new-build housing schemes from groundworks through to handover.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate all on-site construction activities and subcontractors.
• Manage site logistics, sequencing, and short-term programming.
• Enforce strict Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
• Monitor quality of workmanship and materials across all stages of the build.
• Liaise to resolve technical queries with team.
• Maintain accurate site records, daily reports, and progress updates.
• Lead site meetings and regular toolbox talks.
• Oversee snagging, commissioning, and final handover to client.
• Promote a positive site culture and good working relationships.

Skills

Strong leadership and organisational skills

Excellent technical knowledge and attention to detail

Experience in managing new-build housing schemes

Focused on quality, safety, and maintaining programme discipline

Education

Valid SMSTS, CSCS (Black/Gold), and First Aid certification

Job description

Randstad UK CPE Team is looking to onboard an experienced Site Manager to support a new build house project from foundation to handover in Newbury.

• Job Title: Permanent Site Manager - New Homes
• Location: Newbury, Berkshire
• Salary: £55,000.00 - £65,000 per annum + Package
• Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
• Start Date: February 2026

About the Role

The Site Manager will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the site, ensuring that all works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to client' high standards of quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate all on-site construction activities and subcontractors
• Manage site logistics, sequencing, and short-term programming
• Enforce strict Health, Safety, and Environmental standards in line with company policy
• Monitor quality of workmanship and materials across all stages of the build
• Liaise with the Project Manager, Quantity Surveyor, and Design Team to resolve technical queries
• Ensure works comply with drawings, specifications, and Building Regulations
• Maintain accurate site records, daily reports, and progress updates
• Lead site meetings and regular toolbox talks
• Oversee snagging, commissioning, and final handover to client
• Promote a positive site culture and good working relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and the local community

Required Qualifications and experience

• Experieced as a first lead Site Manager on a smaller or volume, high-quality development who can prove their capability.
• Experienced in managing new-build housing schemes from groundworks through to handover.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Excellent technical knowledge and attention to detail
• Valid SMSTS, CSCS (Black/Gold), and First Aid certification.
• Focused on quality, safety, and maintaining programme discipline

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.

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