Job Description
Job Title: Senior Site Manager – New Build Housing (Housing Association)
Location: Winsford, Cheshire
Rate: £25 – £28 per hour (DOE)
Job Type: Temporary (6–12 months, with potential for extension)
Start Date: ASAP
Company Overview:
We’re working on behalf of one of the largest and most respected Housing Associations in the UK, known for delivering high-quality, sustainable homes and community-focused developments.
They are currently seeking a highly capable Senior Site Manager to oversee a live new build housing scheme in Winsford, with a particular focus on groundworks, technical drawings, and subcontractor coordination.
Role Overview:
This is a key site leadership role that requires strong technical construction knowledge and hands-on site management expertise. The successful candidate will play a central role in the delivery of the scheme — ensuring programme deadlines, safety standards, and build quality are maintained at all times.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage all on-site construction activity, from groundworks through to final snagging and handover
* Interpret and work from detailed construction drawings and specifications
* Ensure all subcontractors are coordinated effectively and delivering to schedule
* Conduct regular site inspections, enforce health & safety regulations, and lead on toolbox talks
* Maintain detailed site records and ensure full compliance with NHBC and building control standards
* Liaise with technical teams, design coordinators, and client-side project managers
* Monitor progress, address issues proactively, and report to senior stakeholders
Requirements:
* Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager on complex new build residential schemes
* Strong technical understanding of groundworks, foundations, and structural sequencing
* Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications with confidence
* CSCS Black Card, SMSTS, and First Aid – mandatory
* Track record of successful subcontractor management and programme delivery
* Experience working with or for a housing association or public-sector developer is highly desirable
* Professional, organized, and solutions-focused approach
* What’s on Offer:
o Competitive hourly rate: £25 – £28 p/h, depending on experience
o Opportunity to work with a nationally recognized housing provider
o Long-term project with future schemes in the pipeline
o Supportive and professional project team
o On-site parking and mileage allowance available