Details:
- Salary: £300 - 330 - Day
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: CF11 Grangetown Community Cardiff
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
Site Manager – Residential Development (Timber Frame & Apartments)
Cardiff | Immediate Start Available | 18-Month Project
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Manager to join a major residential development in Cardiff on behalf of a leading national housebuilder.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established project with approximately 18 months remaining, delivering a mixed-use residential scheme comprising timber frame housing and apartment blocks.
The Role
Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and to the highest quality standards.
Key responsibilities include:
* Managing subcontractors and direct labour on site
* Coordinating timber frame installation and follow-on trades
* Driving programme and productivity to achieve key milestones
* Ensuring health, safety, quality and environmental standards are maintained
* Conducting site inspections, toolbox talks and daily briefings
* Managing snagging and quality control processes
* Liaising with technical, commercial and client teams
* Producing site reports and maintaining accurate records
* Supporting project delivery through to completion and handover
Requirements
* Proven experience as a Site Manager on residential developments
* Strong background delivering timber frame housing projects
* Experience managing apartment construction would be advantageous
* Excellent organisational and communication skills
* Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and work packages
* Strong focus on quality, safety and programme delivery
Essential Qualifications
* SMSTS
* CSCS Card (Black or White preferred)
* First Aid at Work
* Full UK Driving Licence
What's on Offer
* Long-term opportunity with approximately 18 months remaining on the project
* Competitive salary or freelance day rate available
* Immediate start
* Opportunity to work with one of the UK's leading residential developers
* Stable project with a strong pipeline of future work
To apply, please submit your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion regarding the role