Residential Site Manager

Company: Fawkes & Reece London
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Job Description:

Residential Site Manager


Location: Devon


Project: Large Residential Development


Salary: Competitive + Package


About the Role


Our client is a well-known national house developer with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality residential communities across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Residential Site Manager to oversee a major housing development in Devon.


This is a long-term opportunity on a flagship residential scheme that is scheduled for completion in 2029. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day site operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, to budget, and in line with company quality standards.


Key Responsibilities



  • Manage all on-site construction activities from groundworks through to completion. Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, site labour, and materials.

  • Ensure works are completed in accordance with construction programmes.

  • Maintain high standards of health, safety, quality, and environmental compliance. Conduct regular site inspections and toolbox talks.

  • Monitor progress and report updates to senior management.

  • Manage site logistics and site security.

  • Ensure all NHBC and building regulation requirements are met.

  • Liaise with clients, consultants, local authorities, and stakeholders as required. Oversee handovers and ensure customer satisfaction targets are achieved.


Experience Requirements


Applicants must demonstrate:



  • A minimum of 12 months experience as a Site Manager on residential housing developments and proven experience managing new-build residential projects from inception to completion.

  • Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors and trades on site.

  • Strong understanding of construction programmes and site sequencing.

  • Experience maintaining excellent health and safety standards on active construction sites.

  • Previous experience delivering plots to agreed quality and production targets.

  • Ability to manage site teams and drive project progress effectively.


Essential Qualifications & Certifications



  • Valid SMSTS and valid CSCS Managers Card.

  • Valid First Aid at Work certificate.

  • Full UK Driving Licence and own transport.

  • Strong knowledge of NHBC standards and current building regulations.


Desirable Qualifications



  • NVQ Level 6 in Construction Site Management (or equivalent).

  • Temporary Works Coordinator certification.

  • Scaffold Inspection certification.

  • CIOB membership or working towards professional accreditation.


Skills & Attributes



  • Excellent leadership and communication skills. Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.

  • Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.

  • High attention to detail and commitment to quality.

  • Commercial awareness and understanding of construction budgets. Proficient in Microsoft Office and site reporting systems.


What’s on Offer



  • Opportunity to work with a well-known and respected house developer.

  • Long-term project stability with a development due for completion in 2029.

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.

  • Career progression opportunities within a successful and growing business.


Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to demonstrate previous residential site management experience on volume housing developments

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Posted: October 7th, 2026