Site Manager - Residential

Site Manager - Residential

Salary and Package

£50,000 - £60,000 per annum, plus package

Location

Based just outside Leicester, with projects across the East Midlands

Full-time, Permanent Position

About the Company

This is an established, privately owned construction company based in Leicestershire, with over 10 years of trading experience. The business delivers new build housing, refurbishment and regeneration projects across the Midlands for public and private sector organisations. Its project experience includes residential developments, supported and extra care housing, commercial and community schemes, and refurbishment work. Projects range from smaller developments through to schemes valued at over £15 million, with current and completed work across Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Northamptonshire.

Why Join Them

The Site Manager will join an established construction team with a consistent workload across the East Midlands and a broad range of live projects. The company retains a hands-on approach to construction management, with experienced site-based trades and established relationships with specialist subcontractors, suppliers and consultants. There is scope to take ownership of projects, work closely with the wider management team and develop further as the business continues to grow.

The work is varied, with recent and current developments including new homes, accessible bungalows, affordable housing and refurbishment projects. Quality, health and safety and environmental standards are central to the company's operating procedures, supported by ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification.

About the Role

The Site Manager will take responsibility for the day-to-day management and delivery of construction projects across the East Midlands. This is a practical site-based position suited to an experienced construction professional who is comfortable taking ownership of programme, quality, safety and site coordination.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the day-to-day running of construction sites from mobilisation through to completion and handover
• Coordinating subcontractors, trades and site-based resources to maintain progress against programme
• Planning and monitoring site activities, sequencing works effectively and identifying potential delays
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety across the site and ensuring site procedures are followed
• Managing quality throughout the build and ensuring work is completed to the required specification
• Coordinating deliveries, materials, plant and labour to support efficient site operations
• Working closely with the Project Manager and wider construction team on programme, progress and site requirements
• Monitoring subcontractor performance and addressing issues promptly
• Liaising with consultants, suppliers and other project stakeholders as required
• Maintaining accurate site records, reports and relevant construction documentation
• Supporting inspections, snagging, completion and final handover
• Maintaining good communication with surrounding residents and other affected parties where required

The role will involve working across projects in the East Midlands, so flexibility to travel between sites is required.

Summary

This Site Manager position offers the opportunity to take a leading role in the delivery of varied residential and refurbishment projects with an established East Midlands contractor. With a strong project pipeline, experienced teams and responsibility for delivering work to a high standard, it is a suitable opportunity for an experienced Site Manager looking for a stable, long-term position.

Contact Jack at Up Front Recruitment for more information.