Site Manager (Residential) in Dorchester, Dorset

Site Manager (Residential)

Location: Dorset
Project: Large Residential Development
Salary: Competitive + Package

Our client is a well-known national house developer with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality residential communities across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Residential Site Manager to oversee a major housing development in Dorset.

This is a long-term opportunity on a flagship residential scheme that is scheduled for completion in 2029. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day site operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, to budget, and in line with company quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all on-site construction activities from groundworks through to completion.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, site labour, and materials and ensure works are completed in accordance with construction programmes.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, quality, and environmental compliance by conducting regular site inspections and toolbox talks.
• Monitor progress and report updates to senior management. Manage site logistics and site security.
• Ensure all NHBC and building regulation requirements are met.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, local authorities, and stakeholders as required.
• Oversee handovers and ensure customer satisfaction targets are achieved.

Experience Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate:

• A minimum of 2 – 3 years’ experience as a Site Manager on residential housing developments with proven experience managing new-build residential projects from inception to completion.
• Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors and trades on site and strong understanding of construction programmes and site sequencing.
• Experience maintaining excellent health and safety standards on active construction sites.
• Previous experience delivering plots to agreed quality and production targets.
• Ability to manage site teams and drive project progress effectively.

Essential Qualifications & Certifications

• Valid SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) certificate.
• Valid CSCS Black Card.
• Valid First Aid at Work certificate.
• Full UK Driving Licence and own transport.
• Strong knowledge of NHBC standards and current building regulations.

• NVQ Level 6 in Construction Site Management (or equivalent).
• Temporary Works Coordinator certification.
• Scaffold Inspection certification desired but essential.
• CIOB membership or working towards professional accreditation would be helpful.

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of construction budgets.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and site reporting systems.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work with a well-known and respected house developer with long-term project stability due for completion in 2029.
• Competitive salary and benefits package and career progression opportunities within a successful and growing business.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to demonstrate previous residential site management experience on volume housing developments.