Details:
- Salary: £55,000 - 70,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Exeter Devon
- Date: 14 hours ago
Description:
Residential Site Manager
Location: Devon
Project: Large Residential Development
Salary: Competitive + Package
About the Role
Our client is a well-known national house developer with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality residential communities across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Residential Site Manager to oversee a major housing development in Devon.
This is a long-term opportunity on a flagship residential scheme that is scheduled for completion in 2029. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day site operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, to budget, and in line with company quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage all on-site construction activities from groundworks through to completion. Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, site labour, and materials.
* Ensure works are completed in accordance with construction programmes.
* Maintain high standards of health, safety, quality, and environmental compliance. Conduct regular site inspections and toolbox talks.
* Monitor progress and report updates to senior management.
* Manage site logistics and site security.
* Ensure all NHBC and building regulation requirements are met.
* Liaise with clients, consultants, local authorities, and stakeholders as required. Oversee handovers and ensure customer satisfaction targets are achieved.
Experience Requirements
Applicants must demonstrate:
* A minimum of 12 months experience as a Site Manager on residential housing developments and proven experience managing new-build residential projects from inception to completion.
* Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors and trades on site.
* Strong understanding of construction programmes and site sequencing.
* Experience maintaining excellent health and safety standards on active construction sites.
* Previous experience delivering plots to agreed quality and production targets.
* Ability to manage site teams and drive project progress effectively.
Essential Qualifications & Certifications
* Valid SMSTS and valid CSCS Managers Card.
* Valid First Aid at Work certificate.
* Full UK Driving Licence and own transport.
* Strong knowledge of NHBC standards and current building regulations.
Desirable Qualifications
* NVQ Level 6 in Construction Site Management (or equivalent).
* Temporary Works Coordinator certification.
* Scaffold Inspection certification.
* CIOB membership or working towards professional accreditation.
Skills & Attributes
* Excellent leadership and communication skills. Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.
* High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
* Commercial awareness and understanding of construction budgets. Proficient in Microsoft Office and site reporting systems.
What's on Offer
* Opportunity to work with a well-known and respected house developer.
* Long-term project stability with a development due for completion in 2029.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Career progression opportunities within a successful and growing business.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to demonstrate previous residential site management experience on volume housing developments