Senior Site Manager
2 days ago
Lakenham
\n \n \n At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees. \n So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you! \n More about your role \n \n As a Senior Site Manager, you'll lead all on-site construction activities, ensuring homes are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards. You'll manage site teams, coordinate contractors and key stakeholders, and work closely with Design, Commercial and Sales teams to drive programme performance and successful project delivery. You'll oversee health and safety compliance, chair regular site meetings, monitor quality standards and ensure customer defects are resolved within agreed timescales. \n \n Essential criteria \n \n • Previous experience working as a Senior Site Manager for a housebuilder delivering high-volume residential developments.\n, • Proven track record of leading site teams in the delivery of high-quality new build housing.\n, • Experience managing large site teams and/or leading Site Managers.\n, • Valid CSCS Black Manager Card.\n, • HNC qualification (or equivalent) and membership of a recognised industry body such as CIOB, alongside a full UK driving licence.\n \n \n More about you \n \n You'll be an experienced construction professional with a strong background delivering high-volume housing developments from inception through to completion. You'll be confident managing programmes, budgets, contractors and external stakeholders, ensuring projects are delivered safely and efficiently. Experience producing construction programmes using software such as Asta Powerproject would be advantageous, as would a recognised Project Management qualification. You'll also be able to effectively communicate and implement company policies, procedures and training requirements across site teams. \n \n Benefits \n We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. \n We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include: \n \n \n • Company Car or Car Allowance\n, • Pension with matched contributions up to 7%\n, • Bonus scheme for colleagues at 2%\n, • 35 days holiday (including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell days\n, • Healthcare cashback plan for everyday medical costs, with private GP and health support services available\n, • Comprehensive wellbeing support including counselling, flu jabs, our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and access to our Wellbeing Hub, supporting your mental, physical and financial wellbeing\n, • Access to Our Place Rewards, offering discounts and savings on groceries, travel, shopping, home products and other lifestyle purchases\n, • Ongoing training, professional qualifications, internal development programmes and career progression opportunities\n, • Recognition programmes including Star Awards and Colleague Awards, celebrating achievements and recognising great work\n, • Strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing and colleague engagement\n, • Free membership to Places Gyms\n, • Life Assurance to provide financial security for your loved ones, alongside access to will writing services to help you plan for the future with confidence\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What's next? \n If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. 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We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. \n We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. \n By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities \n \n \n \n \n