Are you a hands-on Site Manager with a strong track record of delivering exceptional residential developments?
At Shanly Homes, we don’t just build houses; we create distinctive, high-specification homes designed for modern living.
As a privately owned, multi-award-winning regional housebuilder, we take pride in delivering thoughtfully designed developments in some of the South East’s most sought-after locations.
We are looking for an experienced Site Manager to take ownership of the delivery of De Havilland Place, an exclusive development in White Waltham, Berkshire.
About De Havilland Place
Designed in-house by our architectural team, De Havilland Place combines distinctive architecture, thoughtfully designed layouts and premium specifications throughout.
The development comprises 79 two, three and four-bedroom homes, delivered across three phases. Phase 1, comprising 29 homes, is currently under construction, with Phases 2 and 3 following as the development progresses.
This is a genuine opportunity to take full ownership of a high-quality, low-volume development, overseeing delivery from the early stages of construction through to completion, handover and final close-out.
The role
As Site Manager, you’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day running and successful delivery of the development, ensuring programme, quality, health and safety and customer expectations are consistently met.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Managing the build programme and proactively resolving issues to keep delivery on track
- Taking ownership of site operations, including subcontractors, direct labour, materials and resources
- Maintaining the highest standards of health and safety, compliance and site housekeeping
- Driving build quality from groundworks through to completion and handover
- Leading and coordinating the site team and subcontractors, setting clear expectations and high standards
- Working closely with Construction, Technical, Commercial, Sales and Customer Service to ensure a seamless delivery
- Supporting the customer journey through choices, extras, inspections and handovers
What you’ll bring
We’re looking for an experienced Site Manager with a strong background in residential housebuilding, ideally with experience delivering high-specification or premium developments.
You’ll have:
- Proven experience as a Site Manager within residential housebuilding
- A strong track record of delivering quality developments from start to finish
- Excellent organisational, leadership and problem-solving skills
- The confidence to take full ownership of a site and drive delivery
- A thorough understanding of health and safety legislation and best practice
- The ability to read and interpret construction drawings
- SMSTS
- First Aid at Work
- NVQ Level 5/6 or equivalent construction qualification
Most importantly, you’ll be someone who cares about the detail. You’ll set high standards, take pride in your work and understand that an exceptional home is built through consistency and attention to detail at every stage.
What we offer
You’ll join a financially strong, privately owned business where people are trusted to take ownership and make a real contribution.
- Competitive salary + car allowance
- Discretionary build bonus scheme
- Enhanced pension scheme via salary exchange
- Private medical cover with BUPA
- 25 days’ annual leave, increasing to 30 days
- Life assurance
- Comprehensive wellbeing benefits, including on-demand GP access, fitness classes, discounted gym membership, Employee Assistance Programme and cycle to work scheme
- Retail and lifestyle discount scheme
- Regular company and team events
- The opportunity to lead a distinctive, high-quality development with an established regional housebuilder
If you’re an experienced Site Manager looking for a role where quality, craftsmanship and doing things properly genuinely matter, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to join Shanly Homes and lead the delivery of De Havilland Place in White Waltham.
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