Senior Site Manager

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager to join our team on a large-scale residential development at Oxford. This is an excellent opportunity to take a leading role on a flagship housing scheme comprising over 500 new homes.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience delivering high-volume residential developments from inception through to completion, with a strong background in managing all stages of the construction process. This role requires a hands-on leader capable of coordinating multiple subcontractors, maintaining programme, driving quality, and ensuring the highest standards of health and safety.

Key Responsibilities

* Manage the day-to-day operations of a major residential development.

* Lead and coordinate all site activities from groundworks through to final handover.

* Deliver homes safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

* Manage subcontractors, site teams and suppliers to achieve project milestones.

* Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation, company procedures and NHBC standards.

* Chair site meetings, toolbox talks and daily briefings.

* Monitor programme performance and proactively resolve site issues.

* Maintain excellent quality control and oversee snagging and handover processes.

* Liaise with Project Managers, Technical, Commercial and Customer Care teams.

* Produce site reports, monitor progress and maintain project documentation.

* Drive productivity whilst promoting a positive safety culture across the project.

Essential Requirements

* Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager on large-scale residential developments.

* Demonstrable 360° housing experience, managing projects from site setup and infrastructure through to completion and customer handover.

* Experience delivering developments of 500+ homes or multiple-phase residential schemes.

* Strong leadership and people management skills.

* Excellent knowledge of construction sequencing and residential build programmes.

* Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and coordinate complex site operations.

* Strong communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

* SMSTS

* CSCS Black Card

* First Aid at Work

* NVQ Level 6 (or above) in Construction Site Management (preferred)

* Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

* Experience working with national housebuilders.

* NHBC Pride in the Job experience.

* Strong understanding of NHBC standards and Building Regulations.

* Experience delivering mixed-tenure developments, including private sale and affordable housing