Site Manager – Ready for Your Next Step?
Location: Peterborough
Salary: £58,000 – £60,000

Are you an Assistant Site Manager ready to step up into a Site Manager role?

We’re recruiting on behalf of an established housebuilder delivering new-build residential developments. They’re looking for an ambitious construction professional ready to take greater responsibility and progress their career.

Working under a Senior Site Manager or Project Manager, you’ll manage your allocated area of the development, with experienced leadership on site to support your progression.

The opportunity

This is an opportunity for an experienced Assistant Site Manager to take ownership of their own section of a development and build their experience as a Site Manager.

You might already be coordinating trades, running plots or covering for your Site Manager. If you’re ready to make that responsibility your next permanent move, we’d like to hear from you.

Your responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day delivery of your allocated area of the development.
• Coordinate subcontractors and trades, ensuring clear expectations around safety, quality and progress.
• Monitor work against the build programme and address potential delays with the Senior Site Manager or Project Manager.
• Plan labour, material and plant requirements alongside the wider site team.
• Carry out regular quality inspections, identifying and resolving defects throughout the build.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, site presentation and housekeeping.
• Complete site records, inductions and relevant documentation.
• Liaise with building control and warranty inspectors as required.
• Work closely with sales and customer care teams to support a positive customer experience.
• Manage snagging and preparation for inspections and handovers.
• Report progress, resource requirements and any issues to the Senior Site Manager or Project Manager.

About you

We’re particularly keen to speak with Assistant Site Managers within housebuilding who are ready for promotion.

You’ll bring:

• Experience delivering new-build residential projects.
• A good understanding of the housebuilding process and sequencing of trades.
• Experience managing subcontractors and monitoring build quality.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to keep work moving against a programme.
• The confidence to lead, communicate clearly and hold trades accountable.
• A practical approach to solving problems.
• Pride in delivering quality homes and a positive customer experience.
• Relevant site qualifications, including SMSTS, First Aid and an appropriate CSCS card.

What’s on offer

• A step up into a Site Manager position.
• Responsibility for your own allocated area of a residential development.
• Support from an experienced Senior Site Manager or Project Manager.
• The opportunity to develop your leadership, programming and delivery skills.
• £58,000 – £60,000 plus car allowance, 15% bonus, pension, holiday, healthcare