Position Title
Site Manager – Residential Construction
Reporting To
Project Manager
Location
Ongar, Essex
Overview
Our client, a leading residential main contractor with an established reputation for delivering high-quality residential developments across the UK, is seeking an experienced Site Manager to join their construction team.
This role is ideal for a driven construction professional with a strong background in residential delivery, capable of managing day-to-day site operations while maintaining exceptional standards in health & safety, programme performance, and build quality.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the company’s recognised quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Site Management & Delivery: Manage daily on-site construction activities across residential developments.
- Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and direct labour to achieve programme milestones.
- Ensure works are delivered in line with drawings, specifications, and company procedures.
- Monitor construction progress and proactively resolve site issues.
- Support delivery against programme targets and report progress to senior management.
- Health, Safety & Compliance: Maintain full compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company policies.
- Conduct site inductions, toolbox talks, and regular safety inspections.
- Promote a strong safety culture aligned with PLC contractor standards.
- Ensure RAMS are reviewed, implemented, and adhered to on site.
- Quality Assurance: Drive high-quality workmanship and right-first-time delivery.
- Manage inspections, snagging processes, and defect resolution.
- Ensure compliance with NHBC / Building Control requirements.
- Oversee handover processes to achieve client satisfaction targets.
- Commercial Awareness: Work alongside the commercial team to manage costs and minimise waste.
- Monitor subcontractor performance and productivity.
- Assist in identifying risks and opportunities impacting programme or budget.
- Stakeholder Management: Liaise with clients, consultants, and internal departments.
- Maintain professional relationships with subcontractors and local stakeholders.
- Represent the contractor positively on site at all times.
Candidate Requirements
- Essential Experience: Proven experience as a Site Manager delivering residential projects.
- Background working for a main contractor.
- Experience managing volume housing or multi‑unit residential schemes.
- Strong knowledge of construction sequencing and site logistics.
- Qualifications: SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme), CSCS Card (Black or Gold preferred), First Aid at Work, Relevant construction qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent experience).
- Technical Skills: Strong understanding of UK building regulations and NHBC standards, Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications, Competent in site reporting and construction management systems.
- Personal Attributes: Strong leadership and communication skills, Highly organised with attention to detail, Proactive problem solver with a collaborative approach, Quality‑focused with a commitment to safety excellence, Able to work within fast‑paced PLC environments.
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