Senior Site Agent

Penguin Recruitment

Senior Site Manager

Location: Cumbria

Salary: £55,000-£60,000

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Site Manager to join a growing regional housebuilder, taking full responsibility for the successful delivery of a prestigious residential development in Cumbria. This is a key leadership role, ideal for an accomplished site management professional with a proven track record of delivering high-quality residential developments safely, on time and within budget.



Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee all on-site operations from initial groundworks through to final customer handover.
  • Lead and manage site teams, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure efficient project delivery.
  • Deliver residential developments safely, on programme and within budget.
  • Monitor quality, productivity and site performance, ensuring the highest construction standards are maintained.
  • Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation, Building Regulations and NHBC or equivalent warranty requirements.
  • Coordinate subcontractors, site logistics and daily site activities.
  • Work closely with Commercial, Technical, Sales and Customer Care teams throughout the build programme.
  • Manage inspections with Building Control, NHBC and other warranty providers.
  • Maintain accurate site records, progress reports and programme updates.


Applicants Should Have

  • Significant experience within the residential housebuilding sector.
  • Previous experience as a Senior Site Manager, with responsibility for managing housing developments from inception through to completion.
  • Proven experience delivering traditional housing developments to programme and budget.
  • Strong leadership, organisational and people management skills.
  • Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, Building Regulations and NHBC or equivalent warranty standards.
  • SMSTS, CSCS Black Card (or Gold Card where appropriate) and First Aid at Work certification.
  • Full UK Driving Licence.
  • Additional qualifications such as NVQ Level 6 in Construction Site Management, Temporary Works Supervisor, Scaffold Inspection or Fire Marshal would be advantageous.


On Offer

  • Car allowance.
  • Company pension scheme.
  • 28 days' annual leave, including Bank Holidays.
  • Mobile phone and laptop provided.
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
  • Genuine long-term career progression with an ambitious and expanding regional housebuilder.

To apply, please call Sophie on (phone number removed) or alternatively, send your CV across to (url removed). I look forward to hearing from you soon!

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