Site Manager

Reference: 4839313Job ID: 5421255Posted: 2026-10-21Closing date: 2027-01-18Location: RingwoodSalary: 65,000 - 70,000 (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full timeIndustry: Construction / Construction - Building ProjectsCompany: HaysConsultant: James MitchellHays office: Southampton — Ground Floor, Clockwise, Mountbatten House, Grosvenor SquarePhone: 02382020101Email: james.mitchell@hays.comSite Manager - BouremouthLocation: Ringwood Project: 100+ Unit Traditional-Build Residential DevelopmentSalary:60,000 to 70,000The CompanyHays Construction are currently working with an established, privately owned regional housebuilder with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality homes across Hampshire, Dorset and Wiltshire.

The business delivers a varied portfolio of residential projects, ranging from bespoke one-off homes through to small and medium-sized developments. They take a considered approach to each development, focusing on build quality, well-designed homes and creating schemes that complement their surrounding areas.

Due to continued growth and a number of internal promotions, they are now looking to recruit an experienced Lead Site Manager to take responsibility for a new residential development in Ringwood. The Developmenthe project will deliver more than 100 traditionally built homes, comprising a mixture of two, three and four-bedroom properties.

The overall development is split across four phases, with multiple groundwork and structural packages forming part of the wider programme. The project will require careful coordination between each package, ensuring the groundworks, structures and follow-on trades are correctly sequenced and delivered in line with the build programme.

The RoleAs Lead Site Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the daily delivery of the development. This will be a hands-on role, with a strong focus on subcontractor management, build programming, quality control and maintaining progress across the site.

You will lead the site team, coordinate the different trades and ensure works are properly planned and sequenced. You will also identify potential delays and put practical solutions in place to keep the development moving.

Key ResponsibilitiesTake overall day-to-day responsibility for the developmentManage the delivery of more than 100 two, three and four-bedroom homesLead and support the site management teamManage subcontractors, suppliers and labour across the developmentCreate, manage and regularly update the build programmeCoordinate trades and ensure works are correctly sequencedMonitor progress against programme and address delays quicklyMaintain high standards of health and safety across the siteEnsure homes are delivered to the required quality and specificationCarry out regular quality inspections throughout the build processManage materials, labour requirements and site logisticsWork closely with the visiting Contracts Manager and wider operational teamMaintain accurate site records, reports and progress updatesDrive plots through the build stages to completion and handoverBuild positive working relationships with subcontractors and internal departmentsAbout YouThe successful candidate will be an experienced residential Site Manager or Lead Site Manager with a strong background in traditional-build housing developments.

You will be comfortable running your own site, managing subcontractors and maintaining control of the build programme, quality and health and safety. Ideally, you will have:Previous experience leading a residential developmentStrong traditional-build housing experienceExperience delivering developments of a similar sizeA good understanding of build programmes and sequencingStrong subcontractor management skillsExcellent health and safety knowledgeA hands-on and practical approach to site deliveryThe ability to communicate clearly with site teams and senior managementSMSTSCSCSFirst Aid at WorkHow to ApplyIf you would like to discuss this Bournemouth Site Manager opportunity in confidence, please apply below or contact James Mitchell at Hays #4839313 - James Mitchell

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