Site Project Manager
hace 5 días
Milton Keynes
About this Role This hybrid role combines strategic project planning with hands-on site management. You will take ownership of multiple residential projects – overseeing them from preconstruction through to completion. A key focus of this position is detailed project planning before each build begins – preparing accurate schedules, resource plans, and risk assessments and ongoing planning during live projects to track progress, adjust priorities, and forecast needs. This role is primarily remote and site-based, with regular communication through digital platforms and occasional in-person meetings at company offices or project locations. You will ensure the wider company has clear, real-time visibility of project status through consistent updates in Buildertrend and effective coordination between all teams. Key Responsibilities Project Planning & Management • Lead pre-construction planning, including programme sequencing, resourcing, procurement schedules, and risk identification., • Prepare and agree detailed project plans and timelines before any work begins., • Hold mid-project planning sessions to track live progress, identify challenges early, and realign resources where needed., • Keep Buildertrend and internal dashboards fully updated, ensuring the whole organisation can see real-time project status., • Anticipate material, labour, and subcontractor needs several weeks ahead to prevent downtime or delays., • Work closely with directors, estimators, and site teams to align costs, deadlines, and deliverables., • Manage and process estimates, change orders, and variations promptly., • Oversee project budgets and ensure accurate reporting of all expenditure. Site Management • Lead and motivate the site team and subcontractors to deliver high-quality results safely and efficiently., • Conduct daily briefings, toolbox talks, and on-site coordination meetings., • Ensure Health & Safety compliance at all times., • Monitor quality at every stage of the build, conducting inspections before each phase is signed off., • Maintain daily logs, including photos, delivery records, and progress updates via Buildertrend., • Address site issues quickly, proactively, and collaboratively., • Ensure full visibility and communication between site teams and office staff., • Maintain positive client relationships built on trust, transparency, and proactive updates., • Lead weekly office coordination meetings (in person or online) and monthly company wide progress reviews., • Provide clear, timely information to directors and colleagues to support business planning and delivery. About you • Minimum 5 years’ experience in construction management, ideally in residential extensions or new builds., • Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills., • Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously., • Proficient in Buildertrend or similar project management software., • Excellent planning and scheduling skills – both pre-construction and live project management., • In-depth knowledge of UK construction processes, materials, and building regulations., • Full UK driving licence and reliable transport (within 40-mile radius of Milton Keynes)., • A proactive problem-solver with a hands-on approach and attention to detail., • Advantageous: RICS-accredited degree or similar qualification. What we’re offering • £45,000 – £55,000 annual salary (depending on experience), • 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays), • Pension scheme, • A supportive, growth-oriented working environment, • Flexibility to work remotely, on-site, and attend meetings at various office locations as required
