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Site Manager

Job Posted: 15 days ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire

Expire in: 13 days

Job Description

Site Manager – Housing (Bedford‑Based Contractor)
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 + Car/Allowance + Benefits

Benefits

Company pension
Life insurance
On‑site parking
24 days holiday plus bank holidays
Ongoing training and career development
Employee Assistance Programme

The Company

A long‑established Bedford‑based contractor delivering residential projects across the region. Typical schemes range between 5–30 plots, including houses and maisonettes, with a strong focus on Design & Build social housing. Projects are located across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, and Buckinghamshire, all within a reasonable travel radius. The company offers stability, a supportive culture and opportunities for long‑term development.

The Role

The Site Manager will take full responsibility for the day‑to‑day management and delivery of construction projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time and to the required quality standards. You will coordinate trades, maintain the programme, manage resources and act as the main on‑site representative for clients, consultants and suppliers. Responsibilities include planning and programming with the Contracts Manager, setting up site logistics, ensuring Health, Safety and Environmental compliance, managing labour and subcontractors, overseeing workmanship from foundations to handover, producing daily records and progress updates, and resolving technical issues promptly to maintain progress and support cost control.

The Right Person

  * Previous experience as a Site Manager within housing, ideally with a contractor or in Design & Build social housing.

  * Strong understanding of construction methods, building regulations and technical drawings.

  * Confident in managing subcontractors, site teams and programme delivery.

  * Knowledge of Health and Safety compliance with SMSTS and CSCS.

  * Strong communication, organisation and IT skills.

  * Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites within approximately 60 miles of Bedford.

Keywords

This position is ideal for a Site Manager with experience in residential construction, new build housing, Design and Build projects and social housing schemes, particularly those who have delivered developments of 5–30 plots. It will appeal to candidates searching for Site Manager Bedford, Housing Site Manager, Construction Manager, SMSTS CSCS roles, Bedfordshire construction jobs, residential contractor positions, Site Manager Luton, Site Manager Hatfield, Site Manager Buckinghamshire, or opportunities within reputable regional housing contractors

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