Site Manager in Daresbury

Site Manager in Daresbury

Daresbury Full-Time 45000 - 55000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Barratt Developments plc

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery across 400 developments.
  • Company: Leading construction firm dedicated to high standards and innovation.
  • Benefits: Competitive bonuses, private medical cover, generous holiday, and a strong pension scheme.
  • Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career growth opportunities.
  • Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in the construction industry.
  • Qualifications: Experience in managing build programmes and strong leadership skills required.

The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.

Overview

Within the construction environment, managing budgets, delivering projects on time and maintaining high safety and quality standards across approximately 400 developments in the UK.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with company health and safety standards, NHBC, building regulations and quality standards.
  • Coordinate labour and resources on site to deliver the build programme and schedule trades optimally.
  • Manage material levels to keep stock minimal yet sufficient for the programme.
  • Deliver plots to the highest quality, complying with NHBC Standards, Building Regulations and specifications.
  • Undertake quality control procedures, conduct inspections at appropriate times and rectify defects.
  • Monitor and control production cost, approve payments to contractors/trades.
  • Initiate and attend plot inspections with Local Building Inspectors or NHBC, taking corrective action to meet RI/BRI requirements.
  • Conduct toolbox talks and on‑site briefings.
  • Proactively liaise with internal departments, external suppliers and partners to achieve programme objectives.
  • Collaborate with sales through regular meetings to ensure smooth delivery of homes to customers.
  • Maintain high site presentation standards.
  • Conduct New Home Tours with Sales Advisor and customers, addressing questions and rectifying issues before Legal Completion.
  • Support the Contracts Manager in ensuring the construction team is fully resourced and directed, with clear responsibilities and support for communication, training and development.
  • Demonstrate a professional example in health and safety, organisation, conduct, quality, and professionalism.

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience managing build programmes and key priorities.
  • Ability to deliver weekly targets through effective labour organisation and team leadership.
  • Excellent communication skills, emphasising detail and compliance.
  • Strong leadership and assertive skills to ensure delivery of high quality standards on site.
  • Ability to prioritise tasks and solve problems efficiently.
  • Member of the Chartered Institute of Builders or NVQ Level 5 in Construction Management, or an experienced tradesman with comprehensive knowledge of construction trades.
  • In‑depth knowledge of construction, housebuilding and regulatory requirements (health and safety, NHBC and Building Regulations).
  • Extensive experience dealing with customers, providing information, resolving issues and confirming procedures.

Benefits

  • Competitive Bonus Scheme.
  • Private Medical Cover – Single Cover.
  • Annual Medical Health Assessment.
  • 26 days’ holiday (increasing to 29 after 3 years continuous service).
  • Private healthcare support including virtual GP, physio and therapies.
  • First‑class pension scheme with up to 10 % employer contribution.
  • Employee loans, savings accounts and house purchase discounts.
  • Cycle to Work scheme, reduced hotel rates, retailer discounts.
  • Paid voluntary and study leave, enhanced family‑friendly policies, share‑buying scheme.
  • Equal Opportunities

We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and supportive environment.

All applicants will be considered without regard to gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic.

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Barratt Developments plc

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We think you need these skills to ace Site Manager in Daresbury

Budget Management
Project Delivery
Health and Safety Compliance
Quality Control Procedures
Labour Coordination
Material Management
Communication Skills