At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage construction projects, ensuring quality and safety across 400 developments in the UK.
- Company: Leading construction firm with a commitment to quality and safety.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonuses, private medical cover, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Be a key player in building homes and shaping communities while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in construction management and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Within the construction environment, you will manage buying materials, large projects, health & safety, and customer service for around 400 developments across the UK. You will report to the Contracts Manager and oversee the construction and pre/post housebuilding works for developments ranging from brownfield sites to converted buildings.
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance on site with health & safety standards, NHBC standards, building regulations, and quality standards.
- Coordinate labour and resources to deliver the build programme, schedule trades, and manage material levels.
- Guarantee all plots meet highest quality, NHBC, Building Regulations, and range specifications.
- Conduct company‑directed quality control inspections, rectify defects, and avoid additional cost or time delays.
- Monitor and control production costs and approve payments to contractors and trades.
- Initiate and attend plot inspections with Local Building Inspectors or NHBC, taking corrective action.
- Carry out toolbox talks or on‑site briefings.
- Liaise with internal departments, external suppliers, and partners to ensure programme achievement.
- Work with sales via regular meetings to ensure smooth delivery of homes to customers.
- Deliver a high standard of site presentation at all times.
- Conduct new home tours with Sales Advisor and customers, addressing issues before Legal Completion.
- With support from the Contracts Manager, ensure the on‑site construction team is resourced, directed, and supported through training and communication.
- Serve as a behavioural example in health & safety, organisation, quality, and professionalism.
Qualifications
- Extensive experience managing build programmes and key priorities.
- Proven ability to deliver weekly targets via effective labour organisation.
- Excellent communicator, explaining details and ensuring compliance.
- Demonstrated leadership and assertiveness to deliver high quality.
- Strong prioritisation and problem‑solving skills.
- Member of the Chartered Institute of Builders, NVQ Level 5 in Construction Management, or extensive trades experience.
- In‑depth knowledge of construction, housebuilding, health & safety, NHBC, and Building Regulations.
- Well‑rounded experience handling customer information, advice, and resolution of customer issues.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Competitive Bonus Scheme
- Private Medical Cover – Single Cover
- Company Car or Cash Allowance
- Annual Medical Health Assessment
- 26 days holiday (increases to 29 days after 9 years)
- Choice of Flexible Benefits
- Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
- Private Healthcare support (virtual GP, physio, talking therapies, family add‑on)
- First‑class pension scheme (up to 10% employer contributions)
- Employee loans and savings accounts, house‑purchase discounts
- Cycle to Work scheme, reduced hotel rates, retailer discounts
- Paid volunteer leave, study leave, share‑buying scheme
- Parents & Carers leave
Site Manager in Elgin employer: Barratt Redrow
As a Site Manager with us, you will thrive in a dynamic construction environment that prioritises health and safety while delivering high-quality homes across the UK. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through extensive training opportunities and a supportive work culture that values communication and teamwork. With competitive salaries, generous benefits, and a focus on work-life balance, we offer a rewarding career path for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the construction industry.
