Senior Site Manager - Residential New Build (30 Units)
Location: Hythe, Kent
Package: Company car / car allowance, private healthcare (scheme rules apply), pension, and 25+ days holiday
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager to take operational ownership of a brand-new
This is an opportunity where you will manage the scheme from pre-commencement, groundworks, and substructure through to high-spec fit-out, final handover, and customer care.
Working closely with the commercial and technical teams, you will champion site safety, drive the build programme, control quality, and ensure the project is delivered on schedule and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
End-to-End Delivery: Lead all day-to-day site operations from enabling works and site setup through to CML, NHBC/warranty sign-off, and client handover.
Subcontractor & Labour Management: Direct, coordinate, and hold accountable all trade contractors and directly employed site staff to maintain quality and momentum.
Programme & Logistics: Maintain and update short-term look-ahead programmes, coordinate deliveries, manage tight logistics, and eliminate programme delays.
Health, Safety & Environment: Serve as the designated Principal Contractor lead on-site, ensuring zero compromise on H&S regulations, CDM standards, and RAMS compliance.
Quality & Commercial Control: Conduct rigorous QA inspections at every key build stage, minimise defects, and liaise closely with the Quantity Surveyor to manage variations and waste.
Who We Are Looking For
Proven End-to-End Track Record: Demonstrable experience leading residential schemes from initial ground-breaking through to practical completion and occupation as the No. 1 on site.
D&B Background: Strong working knowledge of Design & Build (D& B) residential contracts, detailing, and technical coordination.
Contractor/Developer Heritage: Background working with a reputable Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractor or established regional housebuilder.
Technical Eye: Exceptional eye for detail and high standards of finish, alongside a solid grasp of NHBC / Premier Guarantee standards and current building regulations (including Part L and Future Homes standards).
Qualifications & Tickets
SMSTS (5-day)
CSCS Black Card (Manager)
First Aid at Work (3-day)
Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
Relevant NVQ Level 6/7 or construction-related degree/HND (desirable)
Scaffold Inspection / Temporary Works Coordinator training (advantageous)
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
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