Site Manager in Houghton-Le-Spring

At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture that values and respects difference combined with creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all colleagues. This means we are positive about making adjustments as well as providing flexible working and we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you.

There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. Our Durham Division is looking to recruit a Site Manager to join the Division’s Construction team.

The Role

The role of Site Manager reports to the Construction Manager and is responsible for managing all aspects of a construction development site, ensuring the provision of safe, efficient and cost‑effective works at all times, while maintaining the highest quality of work and customer service are delivered within the given timescales.

Principal Accountabilities of the Role

• Manage the day‑to‑day running of the development and provide clear direction to those working on the construction site regarding their responsibilities and targets.
• Manage and implement health and safety procedures, working closely with Bellway Health and Safety Managers and ensure that all aspects of health and safety are followed and adhered to.
• Ensure site presentation is maintained at the correct standard at all times.
• Attend external Health and Safety inspections taking corrective action to ensure any items are effectively closed out in a timely manner.
• Co‑ordinate labour and resources on site to deliver the build programme on larger developments, and to proactively schedule in trades to ensure optimum delivery.
• Manage material levels on larger site to ensure the minimum amount of stock, but enough to ensure the site programme is met and all labour is efficiently employed.
• Liaise proactively with other internal departments, external suppliers and partners to ensure the build programme is achieved.
• Motivate, support and manage directly employed site staff, providing toolbox talks, training, coaching, and support as required to improve performance.
• Deliver all aspects of production requirements in strict accordance with relevant technical and planning documentation provided and any subsequent instructions that may be necessary from time to time.
• Fully conform to building regulations and warranty providers’ requirements (NHBC, LABC Services).
• Ensure that all plots are built to the highest standard of quality, complying with the NHBC Standards, Building Regulations, range specifications, and best practice.
• Undertake company directed quality control procedures and inspections at the correct timings, and rectify any defects so as not to incur additional cost, time delays to the programme, or reduction in the final quality.
• Thoroughly inspect and ensure any remedial work is completed in advance of each NHBC key stage inspection.
• Ensure that the Bellway Fire policy is adhered to on site.
• Ensure that the Bellway Part L policy is adhered to on site.
• Initiate and attend plot inspections with the Local Building Inspector or NHBC, taking corrective action to ensure a minimum of RI’s/BRI’s.
• Monitor and control the cost of production, and approve payment to contractors and trades where appropriate.
• Understand and work to site overhead model / site budgets.
• Ensure accurate production/progress returns are updated and sent to the Construction Manager and/or Construction Director as requested.
• Ensure that adequate site records are maintained including but not limited to Site Managers reports, labour requirements, plant, materials, site inductions and health and safety records.
• Work with sales through regular sales/build meetings to ensure a smooth and controlled delivery of homes for customers.
• Carry out new home demonstration tours and other customer tours in line with the company’s customer first procedures to give a good demonstration of the home, answering any questions, and rectifying any issues before Legal Completion.
• Ensure that the site is compliant with Bellway customer care procedures.
• Support and mentor Site Managers and Assistant Site Managers to encourage career development and progression where applicable.
• Show a good behavioural example in all aspects of health and safety, organisation, conduct, quality of work, and professionalism.

Experience, Qualifications and Skills

• Experience of working as an Assistant Site Manager or Site Manager with a high‑volume residential house builder.
• Experience of effectively managing teams.
• Up to date knowledge of health and safety, building legislation and current NHBC standards.

Qualifications and Training

• GCSE Maths and English – Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).
• Valid CSCS card at Site Manager level (or equivalent).
• Valid SMSTS certificate.
• Valid First Aid certificate.
• Construction Management – HNC Level 4, HND Level 5 or NVQ Level 6 is desirable.
• Valid Scaffold Appreciation certificate is desirable.
• Valid LOLER certificate is desirable.

Skills and Aptitude

• Strong communication, listening and presentation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Methodical, conscientious, organised and works to deliver high standards.
• Ability to recognise problems and deal with them in a speedy and effective manner.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to problem solve and delegate effectively.
• IT literate and the ability to adapt to new systems within the technical environment.
• Committed to diversity and inclusion.

The Role and Working Conditions

• Ability to travel to development sites and including divisional office.
• Willing to be flexible in respect of day‑to‑day duties and hours worked.
• Working outside in all weathers.

In Return We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary.
• Competitive car allowance.
• Optional salary sacrifice car scheme.
• Competitive annual bonus.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Access to discounts and benefits portal.
• ShareSave Scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Holiday Purchase Scheme.
• Earn and Learn Opportunities.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.