Site Manager – Housing – Durham

Job Introduction

Are you passionate about managing a high-performing, customer-focused on-site construction team?

Do you genuinely care about building affordable, quality homes where they are needed most?

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Site Manager to join our Construction Team. You will manage the on-site team, collaborate with subcontractors and external partners, and work closely with the on-site Sales Team.

If you're driven by purpose, committed to quality, and motivated to lead, this role could be the perfect next step in your career.

Main Responsibilities

We’re looking for proactive professionals who believe in building homes and changing lives. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong communication and organisational skills.

Your responsibilities will include:

Managing site development to deliver the build programme on time and within budget

Ensuring all homes are completed to a high-quality standard

Full responsibility for managing all site staff and subcontractors (including labour-only groundworkers/contractors)

Enforcing and promoting Health & Safety standards on-site

Liaising with head office, NHBC, and local authority departments

Ordering materials in a timely manner to support the build schedule

Ensuring all NHBC inspections are completed as required

Conducting property handovers in line with customer care procedures

Addressing customer care defects in collaboration with the Customer Care Team

Promoting a culture of safety, quality, progress, and innovation

The Ideal Candidate

You should have previous experience as a Site Manager on high-volume new build housing developments and the ability to lead on-site teams effectively.

Key Skills & Experience:

Extensive experience managing labour-only groundworkers and contractors

Strong commercial awareness and knowledge of construction processes

Proven track record of meeting customer service expectations

Awareness of relevant construction codes and regulations (e.g., NHBC, Building Regulations)

Proficiency in using Zutec and Digital Plot Books

Excellent communication and leadership skills

Full UK driving licence

Qualifications & Training

SMSTS Qualification

CSCS Card

First Aid Certification

Fire Marshall Training

Scaffolding Awareness/Certification

Please bring evidence of your qualifications to the interview stage.

Benefits

26 days holiday per annum + bank holidays

Choice of company car or car allowance

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Holiday Buy-Back Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Healthshield Membership

Life Assurance

Share Purchase Plan

High Street & Retail Discounts

Please send CV's to (url removed) or call me direct on (phone number removed)