Site Manager

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Site Manager No.2 – Stevenage

Large Traditional-Build Housing Scheme | 600+ Home Masterplan | Significant HA Delivery


My client, a leading national housebuilder, is seeking a Site Manager No.2 for a major new traditional-build residential development in Stevenage.

The scheme forms part of a substantial 600+ unit masterplan, delivering a mix of 2–5 bed homes and maisonettes within a modern, well-designed community. Approximately 40% of the development is Affordable Housing (HA), requiring strong programme management, consistent build quality and close collaboration with HA representatives and end clients.


This is a flagship, high-profile project offering excellent future progression into a full Site Manager role.


Key Responsibilities


• Support the Senior Site Manager with the day-to-day delivery of a large traditional-build scheme

• Assist in managing homes from groundworks through to final handovers

• Provide clear leadership to subcontractors and drive programme milestones

• Take ownership of defined phases or plots as capability grows

• Ensure all works meet specification, build quality requirements and agreed programme

• Coordinate labour, plant and materials to support efficient delivery

• Produce accurate progress updates and maintain site records

• Control prelims and non-productive costs across allocated areas

• Conduct regular inspections to maintain high quality standards

• Manage HA inspection cycles, including pre-plaster, first fix, second fix and final sign-offs

• Ensure compliance with all internal, external and HA/end-client requirements

• Maintain rigorous Health & Safety practices, including RAMS and site welfare

• Mentor ASMs and junior team members as appropriate

• Support snagging, trade performance and stage completions

• Assist with subcontractor payment approvals

• Promote a strong customer-focus across both HA and market-sale plots


Qualifications & Experience


• Experience as a Site Manager No.2, or a strong ASM ready for progression

• Background in traditional-build housing

• Exposure to HA / mixed-tenure delivery advantageous

• Experience working on medium to high-volume residential schemes

• CSCS

• First Aid

• Scaffold Awareness


Benefits


• Competitive salary

• Fuel allowance

• Holiday entitlement

• Healthcare

• Bonus structure

• Company car / car allowance

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Location:
Stevenage
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Real Estate

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