Site Manager Job at Leicester, Leicestershire Full Time NEW

Your new company
Join a leading specialist, delivering high-quality new build social housing construction projects across the UK. With a strong focus on safety, innovation, and customer satisfaction, this company offers a supportive environment where employees can develop and progress their careers.

Your new role
As a Site Manager, you will report to the Contracts Manager and take full responsibility for delivering construction projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
Key responsibilities include:

• Managing site operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with programme requirements
• Liaising with client representatives, residents, and project stakeholders to maintain strong relationships
• Planning works, including determining methods, phasing, and producing short-term programmes.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and company procedures
• Monitoring site progress, coordinating labour, plant, and materials
• Leading site teams, holding regular meetings, and supporting staff development
• Managing resident expectations, resolving issues, and minimising disruption
• Maintaining site administration systems and ensuring accurate reporting
• Supporting quality delivery through systems such as LIMS

  What you’ll need to succeed
  To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Proven experience in a Site Manager position, ideally within new build housing, traditional or timber frame
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and site practices
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Good understanding of health, safety, and environmental standards
• Be within a 1-hour commute of Leicester

  Essential qualifications:

• CSCS Card (Black, White or Gold)
• SMSTS
• First Aid certification
• Asbestos Awareness

  Desirable skills:

• Knowledge of temporary works procedures
• Experience with Microsoft Office and project planning tools
• Ability to identify variations and manage programme performance

  What you’ll get in return

• Salary: £50,000 – £60,000
• Company car or car allowance
• 26 days holiday
• Company pension scheme
• Bonus scheme
• Full PPE provided
• Excellent career progression and development opportunities

What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.