Site Manager – Residential New Build

Location: Witham, Essex  
Salary: Up to £75,000 + Car Allowance / Company Car + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits Package

An established and highly successful volume house builder is seeking an experienced Site Manager to take full responsibility for the delivery of a new 90-unit residential development in Witham, Essex.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and quality-focused Site Manager to join a respected developer with a strong pipeline of projects across the region.

The Role

Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the development, ensuring homes are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing all on-site construction activities from groundworks through to completion
• Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers, and site labour
• Driving build programmes and achieving key project milestones
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and company procedures
• Maintaining high standards of build quality and customer satisfaction
• Managing site logistics, materials, and resources effectively
• Conducting regular site inspections and quality checks
• Liaising with internal departments including Technical, Commercial, and Customer Care teams
• Producing site reports and attending progress meetings

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within the volume housebuilding sector
• Track record of delivering residential developments from inception through to completion
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent knowledge of NHBC standards and building regulations
• Ability to manage programmes, budgets, and subcontractor performance
• Strong communication and organisational skills

Essential Qualifications

• SMSTS
• CSCS Black Card
• First Aid at Work
• Full UK Driving Licence

What's on Offer

• Basic salary up to £75,000
• Car allowance or company vehicle
• Annual bonus scheme
• Pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Career progression opportunities with a leading house builder
• Long-term pipeline of developments across the region

If you are an experienced residential Site Manager looking to lead a flagship development for a well-regarded volume house builder, we'd like to hear from you.