Temp Site Manager – New Build Housing (Ashington, Immediate Start)

Construction, Property and Engineering; Ashington; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking an experienced Site Manager for a fast-paced, new build housing development in Ashington, Northumberland. The role covers day-to-day site operations, coordinating trades, and ensuring quality and safety ahead of the Christmas shutdown.

The temporary position starts immediately, with responsibilities including inductions, RAMS reviews, and liaising with the Contracts Manager and inspectors to drive progress and maintain standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Site Manager on volume or speculative new build housing.
• Valid SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme).
• Valid CSCS Black Card (or valid Managers/Supervisors equivalent).
• Valid First Aid at Work (3-day certification preferred).
• Availability to start immediately and commit through until Christmas.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Up-to-date knowledge of NHBC standards and UK Building Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily site operations, groundworks, build stages, and internal trades.
• Enforcing Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance across the site.
• Managing and coordinating direct labour, sub-contractors, and material deliveries to keep builds on programme.
• Conducting daily inductions, toolbox talks, and RAMS reviews.
• Performing stage inspections, snagging, and quality assurance checks.
• Liaising with the Contracts Manager, commercial team, building control, and NHBC/warranty inspectors.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Availability

Tools

SMSTS

CSCS Black Card

First Aid at Work

Job description

Randstad CPE is seeking an experienced Site Manager for a fast-paced, new build housing development in Ashington, Northumberland. The role covers day-to-day site operations, coordinating trades, and ensuring quality and safety ahead of the Christmas shutdown.

The temporary position starts immediately, with responsibilities including inductions, RAMS reviews, and liaising with the Contracts Manager and inspectors to drive progress and maintain standards.