Site Project Manager

We Are Footprint; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

We Are Footprint is seeking an experienced Site Manager for a temporary position overseeing a new build housing scheme in Leeds. This vital role includes ensuring smooth daily operations of the project, supervising construction activities, managing subcontractors, and maintaining compliance with health and safety standards.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Opportunity to work with a respected regional developer

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing new build housing sites (volume or bespoke).
• Able to start immediately or at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate all on-site construction activities.
• Manage subcontractors and ensure works are completed safely and to a high standard.
• Conduct regular site inspections, toolbox talks, and enforce health & safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

CSCS (ideally Black)

First Aid at Work

Job description

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Job Title: Site Manager – New Build Housing (Temporary)

Job Type: Temporary

Start Date: ASAP

Overview:

We are currently looking for an experienced Site Manager to oversee a new build residential housing scheme in Leeds on a freelance basis. This is a key role on-site, responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the project, from groundworks through to final handover.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on and proactive manager with a strong background in housebuilding and a commitment to quality, health & safety, and timely delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate all on-site construction activities
• Manage subcontractors and ensure works are completed safely and to a high standard
• Monitor progress against the programme and report to senior management
• Conduct regular site inspections, toolbox talks, and enforce site health & safety standards
• Maintain site records and ensure compliance with NHBC/building regulations
• Liaise with suppliers, local authorities, and internal teams

Requirements:

• CSCS (ideally Black)
• First Aid at Work – essential
• Proven experience managing new build housing sites (volume or bespoke)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Able to start immediately or at short notice

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive hourly rate: £23 – £25 p/h (depending on experience)
• Opportunity to work with a respected regional developer

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management

• Industries

  Building Construction

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