No.1 Site Manager (New Build Residential) | Permanent | Oxford

Overview

In this role, you will lead a large new-build residential project in Oxford, coordinating on-site delivery of circa 230 homes. You report to the Project Manager and supervise Assistant Site Managers, ensuring safety, quality, and timely handover to the client. You will work closely with subcontractors and the site delivery team to meet specifications, NHBC and statutory requirements, and buildability goals. This is a high-impact opportunity to shape a prestigious development with strong emphasis on quality and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health & safety/ISO procedures are followed
• Manage subcontractors and maintain quality control
• Drive communication and problem solving within the site delivery team
• Organise and control construction in line with the specification
• Ensure construction complies with NHBC and statutory authorities
• Establish relationships with utility companies for timely connections
• Prepare material take offs and schedule deliveries
• Adhere to site-wide rules with the supply chain
• Assist and integrate new employees and promote TEAM working
• Handover completed scheme to client on time, to quality and budget
• Produce short-term programmes (ASTA)
• Host subcontractor meetings
• Complete weekly safety and quality documentation
• Interrogate and influence designs to facilitate buildability
• Issue weekly programme droplines
• Adhere to QA procedures to retain 5 star housebuilder status

Key requirements

• Track record as No.1 Site Manager on new build residential schemes for a reputable Main Contractor or Residential Developer
• Self-motivation, drive and a passion to succeed with team guidance
• Experience in traditional masonry housing (required); RC frame a plus
• Experience leading a large on-site team including Assistants and Trainees
• Recent experience on mixed-use schemes combining residential and affordable housing (10m+ project value)
• Proven track record of delivering quality on time
• IT literate
• Experience in groundwork and infrastructure activities
• Experience in D&B projects with bespoke housing designs
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid

• Self-motivation and drive
• leadership and team management
• clear communication
• Traditional masonry housing expertise
• RC frame construction knowledge (desirable)
• Groundwork and infrastructure activity experience

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