At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead site operations, ensuring homes are built safely and to high standards.
- Company: Join Dandara, a forward-thinking company focused on innovation and community building.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, car allowance, bonuses, and 33 days holiday.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a visible impact on new projects and accelerate your career growth.
- Qualifications: Experience in residential housebuilding and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
At Dandara, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe the best ideas come from collaboration, and we're passionate about creating a workplace where innovation, integrity, employee voice and customer focus thrive. By joining us, you'll be part of a forward-thinking team, driving meaningful change and helping to build vibrant communities.
This exciting role will be based at our site in Newington, Kent. The site is 50% forward sold and groundworkers started end of March, making good progress on roads and initial foundations. Compound will be set up early June with a plan to take PC mid / end of June with 135 units in total. You will have full support from the team to deliver and work to NHBC Pride in the Job standards. We will be equally as happy to look at a strong Site Manager looking for next steps or a Senior Site Manager already in the role.
As Senior Site Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of the site, ensuring homes are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards. You will lead site teams, manage subcontractors, and maintain excellent standards of health & safety and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:- Oversee all on-site operations from inception through to completion
- Manage and coordinate subcontractors and site teams
- Ensure strict adherence to health & safety regulations
- Deliver plots to programme and budget
- Maintain exceptional build quality and attention to detail
- Liaise with internal departments including commercial, technical, and sales
- Drive NHBC PIJ standards and ensure successful inspections
- Provide strong leadership and mentorship to Assistant Site Managers and site staff
- Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager within residential housebuilding
- Track record of delivering volume or high-quality housing schemes
- Strong knowledge of NHBC standards and building regulations
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid qualified
- Highly organised with a proactive approach to problem solving
This is a rare opportunity to join at the early stages of a new site, where your impact will be visible and your progression accelerated. We have a strong track record of delivering excellent houses as evidenced by our consistently high scores from our customers and our 5 Star Housebuilder awards.
Benefits:- Competitive basic depending on experience
- Car Allowance
- Site Bonus scheme
- 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Private Medical Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme - EAP
- Health Hero digital doctor - 24 hr virtual help and appointments
- Health Assured Wisdom App
- Competitive parental leave
- 3x salary life assurance (paid option to increase to x4)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employer matched pension scheme of up to 5%
- Flexible benefits including shopping vouchers, airport parking and reduced gym membership
No agencies please. CV's sent to us will be treated as a free gift. Our Head of Recruitment, Ross Davies is available on LinkedIn if you'd like a chat about the role.
Senior Site Manager - Newington in Upchurch employer: Dandara
At Dandara, we prioritise our people and foster a collaborative work environment that encourages innovation and integrity. As a Senior Site Manager in Newington, you'll enjoy a supportive culture with ample opportunities for professional growth, competitive benefits including a generous holiday allowance and private medical insurance, and the chance to make a tangible impact on vibrant community developments from the ground up.
