Site Manager – Housing

Company: Potensis
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Location: High Wycombe
Job Description:

Potensis is pleased to partner with a leading housebuilder who are seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager to take full responsibility for the delivery of a high quality housing development.

This role requires a strong leader who can drive program performance while maintaining exceptional build quality, ensuring homes are delivered on time, safely, and to the highest standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated construction professional to lead a site team and play a key role in delivering high-quality homes and an outstanding customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Program Management

  • Take ownership of the day-to-day management of the construction site
  • Drive the build program to ensure homes are delivered in line with project timelines
  • Coordinate site operations, labour, plant, and subcontractors to maintain productivity
  • Work closely with senior management to review progress and address program risks
  • Provide regular updates on progress, performance, and key milestones

Quality Assurance

  • Champion a “right first time” approach to construction quality
  • Monitor build standards across all stages of construction
  • Carry out regular inspections to ensure homes meet company and regulatory standards
  • Identify and resolve defects promptly to ensure homes are completed to a defect-free standard

Health, Safety & Compliance

  • Lead the implementation of site health and safety procedures
  • Ensure full compliance with legislation, company policies, and industry best practice
  • Conduct site inductions, safety inspections, and subcontractor reviews
  • Maintain a safe working environment for all personnel on site

Planning & Coordination

  • Manage detailed site program and coordinate activities across trades
  • Plan upcoming work stages and ensure materials and resources are available
  • Liaise with internal teams to ensure smooth project delivery

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Work collaboratively with the sales and customer teams to ensure homes are ready for handover
  • Support customer visits and ensure high presentation standards across the site
  • Contribute to delivering an excellent customer experience from build through to completion

About You

We are looking for someone with a strong background in residential construction who takes pride in delivering high-quality homes and meeting program targets.

You will ideally have:

  • Extensive site management experience within residential housebuilding
  • A proven track record of delivering projects to program while maintaining build quality
  • Strong leadership and organisational skills
  • Excellent communication and subcontractor management ability
  • Solid knowledge of construction methods, quality standards, and health & safety legislation

Qualifications

  • NVQ Level 6 in Residential Construction Site Management (or equivalent)
  • SMSTS
  • CSCS – Management level
  • First Aid

If you are a Site Manager who takes pride in quality and delivering housing projects and are interested in working for a growing business, we would like to hear from you.

Posted: April 2nd, 2026