Site Manager Housing

Orchard Recruitment Solutions are working alongside a national house builder to recruit an experienced Site Manager to oversee a residential housing development in Sunderland. This is an excellent opportunity for an…

Pay rate £29/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 8 September 2026

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About this job

Orchard Recruitment Solutions are working alongside a national house builder to recruit an experienced Site Manager to oversee a residential housing development in Sunderland.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Site Manager to join an established contractor on a long-term residential development, taking responsibility for the day-to-day management and delivery of the site.

The Role

As Site Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the development from a site management perspective, ensuring the project is delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.

Key responsibilities will include:

* Managing the day-to-day running of the development

* Coordinating subcontractors and site labour

* Ensuring health & safety standards are maintained

* Managing programmes and ensuring works remain on schedule

* Carrying out regular site inspections and quality checks

* Liaising with the client, subcontractors and other site management

* Managing materials, deliveries and site logistics

* Ensuring plots are delivered to the required quality standards

* Maintaining accurate site records and documentation

* Driving the project forward and ensuring key deadlines are achieved

Requirements

The successful candidate will ideally have:

* Previous experience as a Site Manager within new build housing

* Strong knowledge of residential construction

* Experience managing subcontractors and multiple trades

* SMSTS

* CSCS

* First Aid

If you are interested in this role, please apply online with an up to date version of your CV

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