Site Manager
| Company: | Fawkes & Reece |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24 to £25 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Preston, PR1 8BQ |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 10 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 24 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Our client is a
well-established and respected house builder with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality new homes across the region.
We are looking for an experienced
Site Manager to join the project on an initial
3-month contract, supporting the delivery of a substantial
150-unit traditional build housing development.
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident new-build professional who can quickly integrate into an established site team and make an immediate impact.
The Role
Working alongside the existing project management team, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day construction activities and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme and quality expectations.
The development is a
traditional build residential scheme, so previous experience working on similar housing developments is essential.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing day-to-day construction activities across the development.
- Coordinating subcontractors, trades and site labour.
- Monitoring progress against the build programme and key targets.
- Ensuring plots progress efficiently through each stage of construction.
- Maintaining high standards of health & safety across the site.
- Ensuring all works are completed to the required quality and specification.
- Carrying out regular site inspections and quality checks.
- Identifying and resolving issues that could affect programme or delivery.
- Coordinating with the Contracts Manager and wider project team.
- Ensuring subcontractors are working efficiently and to agreed programmes.
- Maintaining excellent site presentation and housekeeping standards.
- Ensuring works comply with company procedures, building regulations and NHBC requirements.
- Providing strong leadership and direction to subcontractors and trades.
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have:
- Proven experience as a
- Strong experience working on
- Previous experience managing multiple plots within a busy housing development.
- The ability to hit the ground running and quickly take ownership of site activities.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Strong knowledge of construction programmes, sequencing and build processes.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and managing subcontractors.
- A strong understanding of health & safety and quality requirements.
- Relevant qualifications
Site Manager within residential new build housing.
traditional build developments.
SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid.
The Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a
well-respected house builder on a large 150-unit development in Preston.
The role is offered on an initial
3-month contract, making it particularly well suited to an experienced Site Manager who is immediately available or coming to the end of their current project.
If you have a strong newbuild background, experience with traditional build housing and are confident managing a busy site environment,
we would be keen to hear from you.
The relevant contact for this role is
Molly in our Bolton Office. You can contact me directly or via email at
mkavanagh@fr-group.co.uk.
If suitable, I will be in touch to discuss this opportunity with you further.
Related jobs
Pre Development Engineer
£50,000 to £60,000 per year
Fawkes & Reece
Preston, Lancashire
HybridPermanentFull time