New Build Housing Site Manager in Chester

Site Manager (New Build)

Location: North West England (Regional Sites)

Sector: PBSA, Build-to-Rent (BTR), & Sustainable Developments

Salary: Competitive (DOE) + Car Allowance/Company Car + Comprehensive Benefits Package

About the Company
Our client are a premier, well-established contractor with a reputation for delivering high-specification projects across the North West. As the construction landscape evolves, we stay ahead of the curve by specializing in Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA), Build-to-Rent (BTR) schemes, and cutting-edge Energy Efficient developments.

We don’t just build structures; we create sustainable communities. Due to a strong pipeline of prestigious new-build projects, we are looking for a driven and experienced Site Manager to join our delivery team.

The Role

As Site Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day operations on-site, ensuring that projects are delivered safely, on time, to budget, and to the exacting high standards our clients expect.

Key Responsibilities:

• Site Leadership: Lead and manage all on-site personnel, including subcontractors and internal staff.

• Quality Control: Maintain rigorous quality standards consistent with high-specification residential and commercial builds.

• Program Management: Drive the project schedule, identifying potential risks and implementing solutions to keep the build on track.

• Safety Excellence: Uphold a ‘safety first’ culture, ensuring full compliance with HSE regulations and internal policies.

• Collaboration: Work closely with Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, and Design Teams to ensure seamless project execution.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you must be a proactive problem-solver with a background in high-value new build projects.

Essential Qualifications & Skills:

• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) – Valid and current.

• First Aid at Work (3-day certificate).

• CSCS Black Card (Managerial).

• Proven experience managing large-scale New Build projects (PBSA or BTR experience is highly desirable).

• Strong technical knowledge of modern construction methods and energy-efficient building standards.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage diverse subcontract packages.

• Full UK Driving License (Travel across the North West is required).

Why Join Us?

• Stability: Join a well-established firm with a secure and diverse project pipeline.

• Innovation: Work on forward-thinking, energy-efficient projects that define the future of construction.

• Growth: We value our people and offer clear pathways for career progression into Senior Management.

• Culture: A professional yet supportive environment where high performance is recognized and rewarded.

How to Apply

If you are a North West-based Site Manager looking to work on some of the region’s most exciting high-spec developments, we want to hear from you.

Apply Today: Please submit your CV to

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

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