Site Manager No.2 – Stevenage
Large Traditional-Build Housing Scheme | 600+ Home Masterplan | Significant HA Delivery
My client, a leading national housebuilder, is seeking a Site Manager No.2 for a major new traditional-build residential development in Stevenage.
The scheme forms part of a substantial 600+ unit masterplan, delivering a mix of 2–5 bed homes and maisonettes within a modern, well-designed community. Approximately 40% of the development is Affordable Housing (HA), requiring strong programme management, consistent build quality and close collaboration with HA representatives and end clients.
This is a flagship, high-profile project offering excellent future progression into a full Site Manager role.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the Senior Site Manager with the day-to-day delivery of a large traditional-build scheme
* Assist in managing homes from groundworks through to final handovers
* Provide clear leadership to subcontractors and drive programme milestones
* Take ownership of defined phases or plots as capability grows
* Ensure all works meet specification, build quality requirements and agreed programme
* Coordinate labour, plant and materials to support efficient delivery
* Produce accurate progress updates and maintain site records
* Control prelims and non-productive costs across allocated areas
* Conduct regular inspections to maintain high quality standards
* Manage HA inspection cycles, including pre-plaster, first fix, second fix and final sign-offs
* Ensure compliance with all internal, external and HA/end-client requirements
* Maintain rigorous Health & Safety practices, including RAMS and site welfare
* Mentor ASMs and junior team members as appropriate
* Support snagging, trade performance and stage completions
* Assist with subcontractor payment approvals
* Promote a strong customer-focus across both HA and market-sale plots
Qualifications & Experience
* Experience as a Site Manager No.2, or a strong ASM ready for progression
* Background in traditional-build housing
* Exposure to HA / mixed-tenure delivery advantageous
* Experience working on medium to high-volume residential schemes
* CSCS
* First Aid
* Scaffold Awareness
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Fuel allowance
* Holiday entitlement
* Healthcare
* Bonus structure
* Company car / car allowance
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