The role
Our client is looking for an experienced Site Manager to lead the delivery of external works and building envelope packages on traditional build residential developments. You ll be responsible for programme, cost, quality and health and safety from enabling works through to handover, working closely with the wider site team, designers and the supply chain.
This is a hands‑on role for someone with a strong external works background. Fit-out only experience will not be suitable.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of external works, including groundworks, substructure, drainage, utilities, roads and sewers, landscaping and public realm
- Manage building envelope packages, including frame, brickwork, cladding, facade and roofing
- Produce, monitor and update programmes, and recover delays where needed
- Manage budgets, forecasts, variations and valuations alongside the commercial team
- Procure, appoint and manage subcontractors and the supply chain
- Coordinate with consultants, the client, the local authority and utility providers, including S278 and S38 highway agreements
- Enforce high standards of health, safety and environmental performance on site
- Oversee quality control, inspections, sign-off and snagging through to handover
About you
Essential
- Proven experience as a Site Manager, Senior Construction Manager or similar on traditional build residential or mixed‑use schemes
- Strong external works experience (groundworks, infrastructure, drainage and utilities) and/or envelope experience (frame, facade, cladding)
- Experience with a main contractor or housebuilder (for example Tier 1 contractor, developer or volume/premium housebuilder)
- SMSTS and a valid CSCS card (Black or Gold Manager card)
- First Aid at Work
- Strong programming, cost control and subcontractor management skills
- Good knowledge of CDM regulations, Building Regulations and current UK construction practice
- Confident communicator who can manage multiple stakeholders
Desirable
- Degree or HNC/HND in Construction Management, Building or Civil Engineering
- Chartered or working towards chartership (CIOB, RICS or similar)
- Experience on schemes with s106/S278 obligations
- Experience delivering multi-phase developments
- Knowledge of the Building Safety Act and gateway requirements
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